| Title | 99 Bottles: The Wines That Changed My Life (and Can Change Yours Too) |
| Author | André Hueston Mack |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Date | October, 2019 |
| ISBN | 978-1419734571 (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 256 |
| Excerpts | Google Books Google Play: Audio Book read by the author |
| Synopsis | 99 Bottles is a highly opinionated, vibrantly illustrated wine guide from one of the country’s most celebrated—and unorthodox—sommeliers and winemakers. |
| Shop | www.abramsbooks.com/product/99-bottles_9781419734571 |
Interesting and entertaining. Great read (or to listen too).
About the Author
Wine is not a beverage reserved for the elite, but can and should be enjoyed by everyone. A wine’s place is on the table right next to the salt and pepper, as a compliment–even a condiment to the food. It is not meant only to be collected, but to enhance your meal and your way of life.
André Hueston Mack (1972): sommelier, winemaker, designer.
André started his career as sommelier, founded Maison Noir Wines (MNW) 2007 McMinnville, Oregon (Oregogne), and a boutique graphic design GetFraicheCru in 2011. More recently, he started &Sons Hospitality Group.
For a recent interview
- André Mack: “When You Taste It, You Know.” – New Wine Review April 17, 2024
Social Media
About the Book
99 Bottles is part auto-biography, part wine guide (plus some other beverages) with the information about the wine presented as trading cards with price, where to find it, tasting notes, and pairing suggestion.
Chapters
- The early years, or how I grew up and first learned there was such a thing as wine and spirits
- The Palm Steak House, or my life and times coming up as a waiter
- Bohanan’s, or my first job as a sommelier
- The French Laundry, or how I ended up working at one of the best restaurants in the world
- Per Se, or why I moved to New York City
- Mouton Noir, or when I knew it was time to strike out on my own
Book Reviews
99 Bottles is suitable for a novice, though certainly built for an enthusiast. It’s fun and well-designed, with a good amount of higher-level concepts folded into what ends up being a coming-of-age tale through the lens of a bottle.
- Salty fries and old Spätlese; the ’99 Bottles’ that made Andre Mack a somm May 13, 2020 by Liz Woerman
- 99 Bottles Book review by Roger Noll, American Association of Wine Economics, Volume 17, Issue 2, May 2022
World Of Wine with André Mack
André Mack as wine educator for Bon Appétit magazine (2021-current).
Red White and Black
André also features as winemaker in the documentary Red White and Black, the Oregon Wine Story (2016).
This is to tell the story of what life is like, what hurdles, acceptances, challenges and opportunities exist for a person of color or LGBT in a generally white, high brow wine industry.
Frasier
Thanks to Frasier.