Grant Reynolds

Apr 24, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Grant Reynolds |Brigham Young

Few movies with blatant socail messages are both entertaining and profitable, but 1968's Planet of the Apes is an historic exception. The launching point for a franchise that included seven additional films, Planet of the Apes became a box office financial success and a cult classic, perhaps because of its social message.

Apr 17, 2024 | newwinereview.com | Grant Reynolds |Jason Wilson |Sarah Parker Jang

André Mack is America’s most famous sommelier. If, that is, “sommelier” is even a title that makes any sense for someone who also runs a winery in Oregon (Maison Noir), a restaurant in Brooklyn (& Sons), a design firm (Get Fraîche Cru), a drinks show with Bon Appétit (World of Wine), a whiskey brand (Rye & Sons), an Instagram account with nearly a million followers, and an outfit that designs and sells a $98 corkscrew (Best Wine Key).

Apr 16, 2024 | newwinereview.com | Grant Reynolds |Susannah Skiver Barton |Dave McIntyre |Felix Salmon

Excerpted and adapted from the excellent The Wine List: Stories and Tasting Notes behind the World’s Most Remarkable Bottles by Grant Reynolds, followed by the author’s recommendations for still-spectacular wines from the 1990 vintage. Think back. Waaaay back. I know it’s tough to remember, but before social media caused our collective attention span to drop to under ten seconds, people read things on paper, like books and newspapers and magazines.

Mar 14, 2024 | relevantmagazine.com | Grant Reynolds

There is a picture sitting beside my bed that I have held dear for nearly my entire life. When you look at it, it doesn’t mean much. It’s my grandfather and great-grandfather standing next to me as a stand on a tree stump in the middle of Iowa. What most people don’t know is that as a 5-year-old boy, I affectionately called it my preaching stump.  So little Grant would go out and stand on the stump and preach whatever message he felt like God was speaking to him.

Dec 21, 2023 | readersdigest.co.uk | Grant Reynolds

Award-winning sommelier Grant Reynolds recounts the history of different wines and the regions that made them, so you can refine your taste with knowledgeThe motivation behind my book, The Wine List, stems from a desire to shed light on crucial moments in the history of the wine industry. These stories explore pivotal vintages, influential producers, and distinctive regions that have shaped both individual tastes and our collective understanding of what constitutes the finest wines.