THE ROAD TO BURGUNDY The Unlikely Story of an American Making Wine and a New Life in France

Ray Walker's life is forever changed when he tastes wine from the Burgundy region of France for the first time. His enthusiasm for the wine, conveyed by narrator Sean Crisden, leads Walker to abandon a budding career in finance to study winemaking. Ultimately, his passion leads him to move his family to France to start a new life. Crisden's relaxed narration captures Walker's free spirit and provides the listener with insights into the processes and challenges faced by the new vintner. Crisden's attempts at French accents and pronunciation, though inconsistent, are helpful in evoking the French atmosphere. Overall, this story is both educational and inspiring for its depiction of a man who decides to follow his heart, working hard along the way and achieving exceptional results. S.E.G. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2013]