Victoria James is the Director of Beverage and Partner at Michelin-starred Cote in NYC and Miami as well as Cote Wine Club, and recently received for the second year in a row a James Beard nomination for "Outstanding Wine Program." She has worked in restaurants since she was thir­teen. She fell in love with wine and when she was twenty-one became certified as a sommelier. Victoria’s name has appeared on many no­table lists: Forbes "30 Under 30," Food & Wine's "2018 Sommelier of the Year," Zagat’s “30 Under 30,” Wine Enthusiast’s “40 Under 40,” Wine & Spirits’ “Best New Sommeliers.” She is the author of DRINK PINK, A Celebration of Rosé (HarperCollins) and the international bestseller, WINE GIRL, The Obstacles, Humiliations, and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier (Ecco/HarperCollins). She also has contributed to Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Eater, and Bon Appétit. She is also the co-founder and President of WINE EMPOWERED, a non-profit that aims to diversify the hospitality industry by offering tuition-free wine classes to women and minorities. @victoria___james

Sunday, May 15, 3-4:30pm — Book Talk — Victoria will discuss her memoir and answer questions about becoming “the youngest sommelier in America.” $45 (which includes a copy of Wine Girl) + tax + tip

Sunday, May 15, 6:30pm — Supper in the Gallery — A convivial dinner with wines that tell of Victoria's journey as a sommelier, sipped from her new graceful stemware collection with Lenox. $225 + tax + tip

Monday, May 16, 2pm — Foraging with Victoria and her husband, winemaker Lyle Railsback of Railsback Frères. $20 + tax

Monday, May 16, 5:30-7pm — Victoria will host “happy hour,” an informal get together before regular dining at Troutbeck, so admirers and the wine curious can come chat and taste. Priced by the glass

Join us for dinner this week to taste Victoria’s additions to our wine list (and while supplies last):