by Michael J. Gelb
Endorsements
Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices is one of the most practical and useful books about a consumer’s experience in dealing with the subject of wine that I have ever read. There is an enormous amount of terrific, and more importantly, reliable and useful information in this book by Michael Gelb. Highly recommended. Robert Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate
There are more books on wine available now than ever before, but this one is special. In Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices, Michael Gelb has taken a totally different approach to understanding and having fun with wine by combining poetry, philosophy, art, music, and science. This is not a book just about wine but the many people who have enjoyed the pleasures of wine throughout history. It is also filled with valuable information on buying, storing, and serving wine, along with his ultimate wine and food combinations. In the process, Gelb inspires us to enjoy a more creative approach to the art of living and drinking.” Kevin Zraly, Author of The Complete Windows on the World Wine Course
Michael Gelb takes a mind-altering, life-changing approach to wine and the mind in this wonderful book. Drink deeply from his delightful perspective and savor life fully lived.” Natalie MacLean, four-time James Beard award-winning author of Red, White and Drunk All Over
If you cannot imagine having Socrates, Shakespeare and Da Vinci over to laugh at your jokes, weep at your poetry and beg for your advice on wine, then your work/play balance might need serious adjustment. Your only hope is to go immerse yourself in Michael Gelb’s delightful new book, and discover why the best things in the world to open together are a bottle of wine and your mind.” Jennifer Rosen, author of The Cork Jester’s Guide to Wine and winner of the 2005 James Beard Award for Internet Wine Writing.
Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices is a great book, offering a really fun approach to appreciating wine. It’s informative, enlightening and a pleasure to read. Leslie Sbrocco, author The Simple and Savvy Wine Guide and Wine for Women
Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices is an essential addition to your wine library. Michael Gelb’s unique “right brain” approach makes wine appreciation easy and fun. This book offers exceptional insights into the creative process and a truly delightful way to bring people together. It will bring thunder to your world! Gary Vaynerchuk, Host of Wine Library TV, and author of 101 Wines Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World
Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices by Michael J. Gelb offers a unique contribution to world of wine writing. It’s based on an amazing depth and breadth of historical and cultural research. The best part is that you can pick it up anywhere and find fascinating nuggets of wine history and gems of insight into wine appreciation. This book is destined for success. Eddie Osterland, America’s 1st Master Sommelier
You want a world expert in creativity to be highly creative too and Michael Gelb is both. After revealing the creative processes of Da Vinci and Edison in earlier books, he now uncorks some of his own creative secrets in this masterful and captivating exploration of the connections between wine and insight, the mind and the senses, pleasure and wisdom. He also tells you lot about wine. Here’s the full proof that in vino there really can be veritas. Sir Ken Robinson, author, The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
Open the taste buds of your mind, ears, eyes and heart with Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices. Michael Gelb brings us to our senses with a magical, fresh approach to deepening our appreciation for the art of living, tasting and listening. Don Campbell, musician and author of The Mozart Effect and Sound Spirit
Few things in life are as invigorating as great wine and bold ideas. And only Michael Gelb could combine the two into a single masterful book. Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices is an engaging and inspiring guide for everyone who wants to drink well and think big. Daniel H. Pink, author of A Whole New Mind
Michael Gelb is a wise and entertaining guide to the sometimes daunting world of wine. More than that, he gives us a wonderful handbook to savoring la dolce vita. From first sip to last drop, a delightful experience. Ross King Author of the New York Times Best Seller Brunelleschi’s Dome
Michael Gelb applies his genius to help you develop yours, by enriching your enjoyment of wine, poetry and art. This amazing book also offers practical guidance for bringing people together in a simple, elegant and delightful way. It’s certainly the best book I’ve ever read about wine, and it’s also a essential reading for anyone interested in thinking more creatively.” Tony Buzan, Creator of Mind Mapping
What a luscious, poetic, creative exploration Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking is! I became intoxicated just from reading it, and am glad to recommend that you read and experience it too. SARK Author/Artist of Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper
I don’t need the wine. I get giddy just reading this book. Innovation master, Michael Gelb has once again applied his genius to a playfully original idea. Filled with quotes, sensations, sips, and swirls, you will agree with Gelb’s group participants when they say that learning to write while appreciating wine will be the most fun you’ve had in years. Jill Badonsky, author of The Awe-manac
Michael Gelb is a warrior against zombification. Andrei Codrescu, Poet and NPR Commentator
Those who have seen Gelb in action know him as a master of many disciplines. Ted Hughes, Former Poet-Laureate of Great Britain
Two of the most creative elements in the world are wine and Michael Gelb. Put them together and you have a pairing for the ages! Gelb’s book is a new twist on how to spur innovation in your life through the magic of wine (and imagination). Buy a copy and a good bottle of Pinot today! Tim Sanders, author of Love Is The Killer App
For culinary meditation, my wine of choice is of course Château d’Yquem. Its sweet complexity, ripeness and alcohol softens the mind but crystallizes the inspiration! This book will teach you the pleasure of drinking – not just for the flavor – but for an intellectual purpose. Chef/Restaurateur Daniel Boulud
A sommelier friend of mine once advised me to close my eyes as I inhaled the aroma of a fine wine. He said, “Let it waft into your consciousness, and you will see all of the colors of the world.” As you breathe in Michael Gelb’s fabulous book on wine and creativity, you will experience a radiant rainbow of inspiration, a vivid vision of the full spectrum of your greatest potential for genius. Chip Conley CEO Joie de Vivre Hotels
In his original and captivating style, Michael Gelb shows us how we can deepen our appreciation of wine in a way that also enriches our minds. Brimming with passion for wine, life and creativity, this treasure chest of wine-related poetry, philosophy, music, and art will bring more dolce to your vita. Sergio Esposito, Author of Passion on the Vine
In Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices, Michael Gelb captures the magic of wine at its best and fullest. He demystifies and elucidates the multi-faceted magnificence that is wine as he enlightens us about wine’s influence on art, architecture, music and poetry throughout the ages. Most importantly, he guides us to unleash the joyous wonders of sense, creativity and memory that take place within us when we enjoy wine mindfully. Wendy Dubit, Founding editor of The Wine Enthusiast
This is a great book for everyone interested in wine, from novices to professionals! It offers a unique and truly delightful approach to deepening wine appreciation. And, it is a great historical read as well. Michael Gelb brings to life the relevance of wine in the progress of civilization in a way that is truly inspiring. Well researched and wonderfully written in an easy to understand style, this terrific book entertains and amuses as it educates and enlightens. Ken Chase, Oenologist, Viticulturist and Wine Educator
Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices is a captivating, unique and very informative book. Michael Gelb has crafted a wonderful touchstone alive with essential insight on appreciating wine, thinking creatively and living life to the fullest. Craig Williams, Wine maker of the 2005 Wine Spectator Wine of the Year
Michael Gelb has a special gift for inspiring creativity and bringing people together with wine and poetry. In this remarkable book you’ll learn how he does it and how you can do it for yourself or your group. Leonardo Lo Cascio, CEO and President of Winebow, Inc.
The wine and poetry exercise you will learn in Michael Gelb’s Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices is a perfect prescription for helping to bring people together while promoting a more creative, positive outlook. Dr. Raj Sisodia, Professor of Business at Bentley and author of Firms of Endearment
In my all my years of participating in team building events I’ve never experienced anything like this! We went way beyond the usual “consultant-speak” to discover a new approach to creativity and sensory awareness. My group of biochemists and pharmacologists all enjoyed the wine, and then translated their experience into poetry. In the process we all WOWed our colleagues into a new dimension! Emily Hickey, DVM, PhD – Merck & Co.
Like Michael Gelb’s other bestselling books, Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking is destined to take its place as a classic for thoughtful readers in search of wisdom and insight into the art of living. This juicy, creative book delivers its promise to help you enjoy wine and awaken your genius. You’ll want to share the joy that beams from every page with the people you love. From the Foreword by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, authors of The Flavor Bible, What to Drink With What You Eat and 2-time James Beard Award winners
