Gary Vaynerchuk's 101 Wines: Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World (Paperback)

by Gary Vaynerchuk (Author)
Key Phrases: les calices, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, vintage port, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Meet the Grape (more...)

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     Millions have logged onto Gary Vaynerchuk's Wine Library TV—watching him boldly and unconventionally rate hundreds of wines. Viewers are attracted to his youthful energy, unique voice, and often outrageous descriptions. Now, in Gary Vaynerchuk's 101 Wines, Vaynerchuk reveals his first ranked list of the most exciting and tantalizing spirits he has sampled while traveling the globe.

     Deeming himself "the wine guy for the average Joe," Vaynerchuk avoids the pomposity of traditional educators. Unlike wine guides that lack animation and lecture rather than inspire, 101 Wines shows you how to develop the necessary go-drink-wine attitude. Vaynerchuk encourages you to trust your own palate—stressing that your love of a certain wine makes it good regardless of what the experts or the price on the bottle say.

     Vaynerchuk's recommendations span a wide range of prices, nations, grapes, and styles—allowing everyone from novices to connoisseurs to expand their wine horizons. Unlock the secret to why Vaynerchuk labels wines "From Ruins to Riches," "Red with Fish," and "Not Your Father’s Spumante." Discover wines that taste like ones 10 times their price. Read as Vaynerchuk illuminates his top choices with vivid terminology such as "Bring the Thunder" and "Riding the Rainbow." Demystify conventions that once limited your wine-tasting desires. Journey through wine styles and break down barriers with his technical notes and stories behind the vintage. Smile as you realize you too can become a wine aficionado. 

     With your newfound knowledge, you will out-entertain and enlighten your friends, host extraordinary parties and treat your taste buds to an exhilarating ride. So if you are ready to become a "Vayniac"—one devoted to selecting wines based on Vaynerchuk's innovative principles—grab that corkscrew because a wine sampling adventure like no other awaits.

About the Author

GARY VAYNERCHUK is the Director of Operations at the Wine Library, located in Springfield, NJ. He has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Ellen and has been featured in GQ, Men’s Health, and the New York Times. He was also the youngest retailer ever to receive Market Watch magazine’s prestigious Leader award in 2003, at age 28. He lives in New York City.

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Product Details Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Rodale Books (May 13, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1594868824 ISBN-13: 978-1594868825 Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,166 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #1 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Wine > Collecting #12 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Wine > Buying Guides #35 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Wine > Wine & Winemaking

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les calices, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, vintage port, oak monster, tasting this wine, fruit bomb, varietal wine, ice wine

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Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Meet the Grape, France Grapes, Sauvignon Blanc, New World, Château Cos, Old World, California Grapes, Napa Valley, Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc, Italy Grape, New Zealand, Château La Clémence, Petite Sirah, South Africa, Cyclo Christina, Alpha Omega, Spain Grape, Pirie Tasmania South Estelle, Touriga Nacional, Extra Dry, Gainey Vineyard Riesling Santa Ynez Valley

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars You must get this book!, May 14, 2008 By  Chris Butts (Redwood City CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I'll have to admit something. Until recently, I've never heard of Gary Vaynerchuk before. I had no idea what Wine Library TV was. Then a couple months ago, I decided to finally join this little website called Twitter. It all went downhill from there! (haha) To make a short story long, when I first saw mention of this internet wine show, I was thinking - oh, sure - THAT sounds like a blast; probably some snobby, obnoxious old fart who waxes philosophical about wine and thinks his opinion is more sacred than Mother Teresa. (Have you met a "serious" wine critic before? I have. I'd rather be poked in the eye.) Well, you should never judge a book by it cover (no pun intended) and I bit the bullet and saw a few episodes of Gary's little wine show called Wine Library TV. I was hooked. I don't think I've ever run across anyone more sincere and passionate about wine before, who is more anxious to teach the world not about wine technique and history lessons, but to teach people to have fun with wine. To remove all the stereotypical stigmas associated with drinking wine. That it's ok to pop open a bottle for a football game. If you want a glass of Napa Cab with your cheeseburger - why not? It's this passion that really shines in Gary's book. He makes it perfectly clear that the book is not a "wine guide". It's not. Yes, at the end of the day, its just another man's opinion on wine - 101, to be exact. But trust me, you will learn a thing or two. And, like me, you'll want to run out and buy wine you've never tasted or heard of before. The way Gary writes here - "bringing the thunder", the "oak monster", "obnoxious silkiness" - or a wine can taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch or smells like poop (poop? Yes, poop) - it's just downright fun. The book is just filled with great stuff and little "fun facts" run rampant throughout. So Gary - I sincerely thank you. To the world - buy this book and hopefully you'll get as much as I did. 18 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Gary Explains Wine for the Rest of Us, May 14, 2008 By  Shawn Collins "Shawn" (Berkeley Heights, NJ) - See all my reviews Length:: 1:02 Mins Gary Vaynerchuk's 101 Wines: Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World Gary has democratized wine and lured me over from the beer side. Thanks for the ongoing education, Gary. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This book brings Thunder to my World , May 14, 2008 By  JKThinking (Jeff) ""tech Podcaster, Blogg... (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews This book truly does "Inspire, Delight and Bring Thunder to your World." When I did a quick flip of the pages (similar to the swirling of the wine) and then took my first look (sticking your nose in the wine) I was delighted. I got a taste of an amazing book that inspired the mind (similar to a wine inspiring you taste buds). From start to finish this book is amazing and a must read. Start from number 101 and read it through, number one will surprise you, it shocked me :) I was so inspired I went and tried to find a handful of these wines. Additionally talked to customers and employees at the wine story and told them about the book and have a few of them going to check it out as well. Gary Vaynerchuk is an amazing author, wine expert and overall amazing person. Two thumbs up. So good I now have three copies ! One to keep, one to give away and a backup.		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book I am a novice at wines and that is the reaon I bought this book. It was recommended by a dear friend and I am glad I bought it. Worth every penny. Thanks Gary. Published 5 months ago by Jose F. Pereira 4.0 out of 5 stars A great extension of the Podcast This book is just like reading Gary's podcast instead of watching it. I doubt it could have been done any better than it was. Hope that there is a sequel! Published 5 months ago by James T. Garrison 5.0 out of 5 stars Greay Guy, Great Book, Great Wine If you follow Gary's blog and WineLibTV you know what to expect from this book...and that is exactly why you should read it. Read more Published 5 months ago by Joshua D. Verni 1.0 out of 5 stars You're kidding, right? Gary Vaynerchuk is a charlatan within nothing insightful or informative to say. How he got to where is is a mystery to me. Read more Published 8 months ago by G. Ansel 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book, learned a lot Customer Video Review Length:: 1:39 Mins Published 11 months ago by James Kukral 5.0 out of 5 stars Flipping traditional wine folks on their head, thankfully Gary Vaynerchuk. I admit, I never would have recognized this name two years ago. But in two very short years (perhaps less) this name and the wine-infused,... Read more Published 11 months ago by Lloyd Benedict 5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute "must get" book about wines This book far exceeded my expectations, broght a thunder of enjoyment, and contributed yet more valuable knowledge and tidbits to my understanding of the wine world. Read more Published 11 months ago by Carlos R. Mata 5.0 out of 5 stars Title says it all.. this is a book about joy...words like "Inspire" and "Delight" accurately describe the contents of the book.. Read more Published 11 months ago by Arthur Neudek 4.0 out of 5 stars Mombasa Great book to give wines that are solid a boost that they would never get in the Robert Parker world. Published 12 months ago by Richard Carney 5.0 out of 5 stars A different sort of wine book Gary Vaynerchuk's 101 wines is a very entertaining, informative must have book for anyone that is into wine. 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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (May 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594868824
• ISBN-13: 978-1594868825
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,166 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You must get this book!, May 14, 2008

By	Chris Butts (Redwood City CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'll have to admit something. Until recently, I've never heard of Gary Vaynerchuk before. I had no idea what Wine Library TV was. Then a couple months ago, I decided to finally join this little website called Twitter. It all went downhill from there! (haha) To make a short story long, when I first saw mention of this internet wine show, I was thinking - oh, sure - THAT sounds like a blast; probably some snobby, obnoxious old fart who waxes philosophical about wine and thinks his opinion is more sacred than Mother Teresa. (Have you met a "serious" wine critic before? I have. I'd rather be poked in the eye.) Well, you should never judge a book by it cover (no pun intended) and I bit the bullet and saw a few episodes of Gary's little wine show called Wine Library TV.

I was hooked. I don't think I've ever run across anyone more sincere and passionate about wine before, who is more anxious to teach the world not about wine technique and history lessons, but to teach people to have fun with wine. To remove all the stereotypical stigmas associated with drinking wine. That it's ok to pop open a bottle for a football game. If you want a glass of Napa Cab with your cheeseburger - why not?

It's this passion that really shines in Gary's book. He makes it perfectly clear that the book is not a "wine guide". It's not. Yes, at the end of the day, its just another man's opinion on wine - 101, to be exact. But trust me, you will learn a thing or two. And, like me, you'll want to run out and buy wine you've never tasted or heard of before. The way Gary writes here - "bringing the thunder", the "oak monster", "obnoxious silkiness" - or a wine can taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch or smells like poop (poop? Yes, poop) - it's just downright fun. The book is just filled with great stuff and little "fun facts" run rampant throughout.

So Gary - I sincerely thank you. To the world - buy this book and hopefully you'll get as much as I did.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gary Explains Wine for the Rest of Us, May 14, 2008

By	Shawn Collins "Shawn" (Berkeley Heights, NJ) - See all my reviews

Length:: 1:02 Mins

Gary Vaynerchuk's 101 Wines: Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World Gary has democratized wine and lured me over from the beer side. Thanks for the ongoing education, Gary.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book brings Thunder to my World , May 14, 2008

By	JKThinking (Jeff) ""tech Podcaster, Blogg... (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews

This book truly does "Inspire, Delight and Bring Thunder to your World." When I did a quick flip of the pages (similar to the swirling of the wine) and then took my first look (sticking your nose in the wine) I was delighted. I got a taste of an amazing book that inspired the mind (similar to a wine inspiring you taste buds). From start to finish this book is amazing and a must read. Start from number 101 and read it through, number one will surprise you, it shocked me :) I was so inspired I went and tried to find a handful of these wines. Additionally talked to customers and employees at the wine story and told them about the book and have a few of them going to check it out as well. Gary Vaynerchuk is an amazing author, wine expert and overall amazing person. Two thumbs up. So good I now have three copies ! One to keep, one to give away and a backup.