Rebel School Of Wine: A Visual Guide to Drinking with Confidence

by Tyler Balliet

Overview

An electric and visually stunning wine guide for the next generation of drinkers. This one-of-a-kind guide cuts through the snobbery to shine a light on every aspect of wine, including the nuance of making and fermenting wine, the different regions, and of course how to order, identify, drink, and enjoy wine.

From the entrepreneur behind traveling wine festival Wine Riot and interactive pop-up bar Rosé Mansion comes the most fun guide to wine you’ll ever read. Wine knowledge no longer gets to be gatekept by the older generation; Rebel School of Wine opens the floodgates and pops the Champagne for a new generation of drinkers. With beautiful illustrations, dynamic graphics, and all the information you could ever need on wine, this comprehensive guidebook will leave you with the confidence to order at even the most delicate of dinners or shop at the bougiest of wine stores.

Cheeky but also reliable, aspirational but inclusive, this book is easy to understand yet still filled with expert-level knowledge. It covers:

• How wine is made; who makes it; and how to select a bottle you’ll like off the shelf
• All the basics are there too, like the history, the different winemaking regions across the globe, and the flavor subtleties of different grapes and blends.
• Modern concerns about wine, like how climate change plays a role in wine development, how capitalism has driven up the price per bottle, and how a new generation of winemakers are revolutionizing the market from top to bottom.

This is a new, fresh guide to wine, addressing contemporary questions and concerns in one beautiful package.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780358697251
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/07/2024
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	517,248
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Tyler Balliet is an entrepreneur and journalist who has been innovating the wine industry since 2006. As the co-founder and CEO of Rosé Mansion Tyler designed, promoted, and operated a giant Rosé-themed interactive experience in New York City. Before that Tyler was the co-founder and operator of Wine Riot, a traveling wine festival that toured the U.S. between 2009 and 2016. Named Inc. Magazine 30 Under 30 and Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40, Tyler has been interviewed by every major newspaper in the U.S. As a journalist Tyler judges international wine competitions and travels to wine regions around the world, meeting with and interviewing the most influential people in the industry. Tyler has drunk wine on live TV more times than Tyler can count, including on CNN, ABC News, and Good Morning America.

Editorial Reviews

Tyler Balliet has done it again with another radically accessible take on wine education. Rebel School of Wine brings readers on a journey through the history of this iconic beverage that has been fascinating humankind for millennia. Tyler has so much fun doing it you may not even realize you’ve learned something along the way.” — JACQUELINE STRUM, president and publisher, Wine Enthusiast 

“Rebel School of Wine impeccably balances technical clarity and accessibility, weaving intricate details about grape varieties, terroirs, and winemaking techniques into the narrative, ensuring that even novices can grasp the intricacies of the wine world.”  — JOEL BURT, cofounder and winemaker, Las Jaras Wines 

“Whether you are just getting curious about wine or are an experienced aficionado looking to take your understanding to the next level, you need this book. Tyler has always had an incredibly open, curious mind, fascinated by all aspects of the wine industry, with a boundless enthusiasm for putting everything in context.”  — MIA VAN DE WATER, Master Sommelier, partner at Gracious Hospitality Management (Cote Korean Steakhouse, Coqodaq) 

“I’m someone who is obsessed with the questions of who, what, why, and how as they relate to food. Tyler has done an excellent job at researching and explaining these questions when it comes to wine in a way that is fun and intriguing.”  — AARON HUTCHERSON, food writer and recipe developer, Washington Post 

From the Publisher

04/01/2024

As journalist and entrepreneur Balliet (cofounder and CEO of Rosé Mansion) explains it, being a "wine rebel" means eschewing the typical (and often exclusive) wine journey by embracing the fun and discovery that comes with simply finding wines one likes. This visual guide opens with the history of wine, from classical antiquities to present-day, and reviews the entire process of making wine, including harvesting, bottling, and the effects of weather, climate, and geography on wine grapes. Wine styles are covered, as are the economics of wine (including how to get high-quality wines at low prices), categories of wine, and, of course, wine grapes. The bulk of the guide focuses on wine regions, with everything from the better known (France, Italy, the Northwest United States, California) to lesser recognized (Lebanon, Mexico, and Algeria). Each regional focus highlights its wines and some food pairings and provides additional context for the area. The book is rounded out with practical tips about tasting, serving, and buying wine. VERDICT Everything beginning wine rebels need to learn about the basics and to get started finding wines they love and enjoy.—Whitney Bates-Gomez

Library Journal