Tim Gaiser, Master Sommelier
Tim Gaiser is an internationally renowned wine expert and lecturer. He is one of less than 300 individuals worldwide to ever attain the elite Master Sommelier title. He is the former Director of Education and Education chair for the Court of Master
Sommeliers, Americas, and an instructor for the Napa Valley Wine Academy.
Over his 30-plus year career, Tim has taught thousands of students in wines and spirits classes at every level as well as developing wine education programs for restaurants, winery schools and wine distributors. He has experience in all phases of the wine industry: online, wholesale, retail, winery, and restaurants.
Tim has written for a number of publications including Fine Cooking Magazine and the Somm Journal and also writes for numerous wine and spirits clients. He has served as the author and lead judge for the Best Young Sommelier Competition and the Top Somm Competition.
Prior to developing his wine expertise, Tim received an M.A. in Classical Music. He played classical trumpet as a freelance professional and as an extra with the San Francisco Opera Orchestra. He currently lives with his family in New Mexico.
Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Tasting Wine
Unlock the secrets of professional wine tasting with Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser, an industry expert with over three decades of experience with teaching thousands of students at every level. Whether you’re a student preparing for a certification exam, an industry veteran looking to improve your tasting, or a consumer just getting into wine, Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Tasting Wine is an invaluable resource.
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Holiday Wines
In this entry you’ll find a veritable plethora of great holiday wines. Most are priced under $50, and all guaranteed to more than do justice to your holiday table. I promise.
Le Ballet Tragique du Vin (Tragic Wine Ballet)
The process of opening a bottle of wine, be it still or sparkling, is straightforward. However, there’s only one way to do it correctly. Most of the time it’s done wrong,
Favorite Smells
Neuroscientists tell us that olfactory memories can be the most powerful and profound because scent bypasses the thalamus and goes straight into the olfactory bulb, which is directly connected to the amygdala and hippocampus. That’s why the smell of something can instantly trigger a detailed memory or intense emotion.