A âspellbinding debutâ and âa feast for all readersâ (Library Journal, starred review) about a food journalistâs desperate attempt to save his careerâand possibly, his marriageâthrough an epic quest that leads him from Burgundy through Russia, tracking an infamous bottle of wine.
Ex-food journalist and nearly destitute wine connoisseur Bruno Tannenbaum has hit rock bottom. So when he stumbles on a clue hinting at a lost wine vintage, the 1943 Trevallierâstolen from France during WWII and now worth a fortuneâBruno is convinced that finding this wine could be the key to restoring his journalism career, and perhaps even his failing marriage. But as word spreads about his search for the Trevallier, Bruno finds himself in a desperate treasure hunt, racing from lush Burgundy vineyards through German inns and a Russian prison in this âpositively delightfulâ (The Seattle Times) culinary expedition about second chances and âthe power of food and wine to healâ (BookPage).
âAn unsnobby wine thriller [and] an excellent pairing with just about any book club.â âPortland Tribune