Rachel’s mother is charming in public, but her private wine-fueled sentimentality is beginning to feel like desperation. Before Rachel can move out, her mother inherits the family winery, and Rachel knows the hapless woman cannot run it on her own. Their homecoming seems to be a success. Rachel’s mother thrives under the tutelage of a winery consultant, and Rachel starts dating a local man. Over the course of a year, she learns about her family and takes the revelations in stride. This farm-to-table community is more nuanced than the life she has known. Free on Kindle.