Rebel School Of Wine

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.

“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"[Tyler Balliet is] the most fun and original wine expert in the world." — Veja Magazine