This is an interesting read about women whose lives focus much on wine from growers, winemasters and writers, to teachers. How they became involved with wine and others who love it, and briefly what wines go with some selected dishes. No recipes but brief bios about the women the book featured. In addition, the author included photos of each of the women.

My favorite parts were those sections about the women who struggled to establish wineries or a career in the industry. Those who inherited their chances such as the Gallos not so much.

Don't miss sections such the one about Dr. Ann Noble from the University of California, Davis, who invented the wine aroma wheel which is widely used by those in the industry. She was a mentor to some of the women who studied with her. And, Stephanie Browne because she loved wines founded a group called Divas UnCorked to increase the appreciation of wine among women. That effort prompted the establishment of such clubs across the country. And, the delightful Andrea Immer Robinson, master sommelier, not only talks about wine but writes books and columns and does television shows. She is amazing.

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