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Drinking wine makes you smarter, hotter, and more interesting.

Well, that’s how it makes you feel, but this book gives you the information and tools to actually back it up.

Every Major Wine Region

From France to Argentina and Croatia to Michigan (yes, they make wonderful wines there), explore the world's wine regions big and small with detailed maps of them all.

All the Major Wine Grapes

Where they are grown and how they are transformed into different styles of wine.

Unexpected History

Discover how Moscato's pop culture appeal stretches from Ancient Greece with numerous shoutouts in Homer's Odyssey to shoutouts from rappers .

Food and Wine Pairings

Learn the best wines to drink with steak, seafood, pizza, Thai curry, popcorn, and why Rosé is perfect with Texas style chips and queso!

  • “Tyler Balliet has done it again with another radically accessible take on wine education.”

    —JACQUELINE STRUM, President and Publisher, Wine Enthusiast

  • "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."

    – MIA VAN DE WATER, Master Sommelier, Partner Cote Korean Steakhouse

  • "Tyler has done an excellent job at researching and explaining the who, what, why and how when it comes to wine in a way that is fun and intriguing.”

    – AARON HUTCHERSON, food writer and recipe developer, The Washington Post

  • "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

About Tyler Balliet

Tyler Balliet is an entrepreneur and journalist who has been reshaping the wine industry since 2006. As the cofounder and CEO of Rosé Mansion, she created a massive, rosé-themed amusement park in New York City. Previously, she cofounded and ran Wine Riot, a nationwide traveling wine festival, from 2009 to 2016. Recognized in Inc. Magazine’s 30 Under 30 and Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40, she has been featured in every major U.S. newspaper. She judges international wine competitions, explores global wine regions, and interviews key industry figures.

Tyler has frequently appeared on live TV, including on CNN, ABC News, and Good Morning America, sharing wine expertise.