The extraordinary life of the first celebrity chef, Alexis Soyer, who was the toast of London society in the 19th century. During the first half of the nineteenth century, Alexis Soyer, a Frenchman, was the most famous cook -- and one of the most famous men -- in London.
In the late 1980's, Chile's wine industry was in a backward state and those of its wines that found their way out onto the international stage were little more than curiosities. In 1988, four Chilean wine professionals came together to make the best wines that Chile could offer. This book tells the story of that venture.
