Rebel School of Wine

The Cynic’s Guide to Wine: A No-Nonsense Wine Science Book for Beginners, the Wine-Curious, and Experts.

• Demystifies Wine with Real Science: Forget flowery language - this wine book gets straight to the facts. Learn how wine is really made, why it tastes the way it does, and what actually matters in your glass
• Perfect for Beginners and Wine Geeks: Clear, engaging content in bite-sized chunks. No experience required. Whether you're a total beginner, a wine professional or just skeptical of wine snobbery, this book is for you
• Unique Wine Gift Idea: Looking for thoughtful wine gifts? This fresh, modern guide is ideal for birthdays, holidays, or new wine drinkers who want to learn without the lecture
• Covers Wine Science & More: Explore the science of winemaking, flavour development, terroir, and sensory perception. Includes insights from botany, soil science, and oenology
• Written by an Industry Insider: Author Sunny Hodge is a disruptor in the wine world and owner of two award-winning London wine bars. He brings real expertise - without the condescension

Tired of wine books full of fluff and fancy language?
The Cynic’s Guide to Wine by Sunny Hodge strips wine down to the facts—no snobbery, no jargon. Whether you're new to wine or want to gain a little more clarity, this is the essential guide to what really matters in your glass.

Discover the Science Behind Wine
Unlike most wine books, this one dives into the real wine science behind how wine is made and why it tastes the way it does. Learn about:

• How soil, climate, and winemaking techniques affect flavour
• What “terroir” really means (and why some of it might not matter as much as you think)
• Where flavours come from in wine
• How we neurologically perceive flavours and why?

This book is for the wine lover who wants answers - not mythology.

Bite-Sized, Easy-to-Read Format
Perfect for casual readers and busy people, the content is broken down into clear, digestible sections with helpful text boxes and illustrations. No wine degree needed!

The Perfect Wine Gift
Looking for wine gifts that are unique and useful? The Cynic’s Guide to Wine is ideal for:

• Wine beginners and casual drinkers
• Millennials and Gen Z wine fans
• Science lovers and sceptics
• Wine professionals looking to develop their technical understanding

A great gift for wine lovers, foodies, food geeks, or just because.