Rebel School of Wine - by Tyler Balliet (Hardcover)

About the Book

"An electric and visually stunning wine guide for the next generation of drinkers that 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 an industry tastemaker and innovator"--

Book Synopsis

Nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award - Forbes Best Wine Books of 2024 - Wine Enthusiast Best Wine Books for Beginners

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 shelfAll 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.

Review Quotes

"All of these must-know topics are covered in a fun and cheeky but smart tone that is engaging and fun to read." - Wine Enthusiast
"This guide is your backstage pass to the global wine scene. ...This isn't just another wine book; it's the preamble to a wine revolution." - Men's Journal
"Offers a fresh approach in a colorful format--perfect for that coming of age, wine-curious Gen Whatever in your life and an easy on the eyes (and brain) refresher for the rest of us." - Forbes
"Everything beginning wine rebels need to learn about the basics and to get started finding wines they love and enjoy." - Library Journal
"The ultimate wine guide for unconventional enthusiasts." - PureWow
"The MOST FUN and inclusive way to learn about wine! Rebel School of wine is your go to source for leveling up your wine game!" - HerCampus
"This is wine stripped of all pretension -- hand illustrated and iconoclastic, the book covers wine history and winemaking, major wine regions and grapes, as well as the economics and politics of the wine industry" - CNET
"Putting-pink-playfulness-into wine guide. It's fun, it's lively, it's full of useful information about wine" - JancisRobinson.com
"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
"This book has been the fastest, easiest, most fun way to learn what wines I actually like and impress my friends. They're also making really fun social content about wine." - Morning Brew
"Within five pages of Rebel School of Wine you will very quickly discover a world you want to live in. The intimidation factor surrounding the libation's history or enthusiast's landscape falls away and you are walked though every element of the wine world in a very straight forward, dare I say, fun way. No matter how much other books on wine try to be less of an affront to your intelligence, it is rare to see a text that is so inviting on the subject. To how wine is made and regional highlights to the economics behind the industry and tools of the trade, there's nothing left out. Covered in bright, bold illustrations by Amber Day, Balliet and Creative Director Morgan First give us a wine book with back-to-school-colorful-doodles-energy, and the step-by-step insider's guide you wish you wrote yourself." - Forbes
"Tyler Balliet's colorful image-laden guide to wine will be great for many wine lovers, especially those that feel judged. It pulls together so many tidbits and regions and is incredibly comprehensive across varietals, regions and wine making trends. Balliet has worked across the wine industry and it shows. It's earned a place next to my Wine Folly Wine bible." - Journeys in Wine Economics, Substack