Master Sommelier and author Tim Gaiser's insightful book on developing wine tasting skills has been well-received by audiences nationwide. Now, you can pair wines with the book's teachings to make the insights practical and bring them to life.
What are impact compounds?
"Impact compounds are a subset of a dozen or so aromas and flavors that a student absolutely must learn and even own...the compounds are key markers for identifying classic wines." - Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser
We are now featuring a new release covering 15 impact compounds across 4 kits (24 wines), shipped over the course of the year. You can buy the new release as a 4-kit bundle or purchase one kit at a time while supplies last. The first volume will cover: Lees Aging, Pyrazines, and Rotundune. If you just want volume 1, please check out the kit here.
Shipping Expectations: Vol 1 (May 2026), Vol 2 (August 2026), Vol 3 (November 2026), and Vol 4 (Feb 2027).
The last 4-part series (168A, 171A, 174A, and 176A) was sold out as a bundle, so make sure you get yours before we run out. Only limited quantities of single kits are left from the first series.
MTW subscribers: Active subscribers will receive these kits as part of their subscription. Please email somm@mtwwines.com with any questions.
BONUS: You can choose either Tim's Message In The Bottle or Strong Water as a "Thank You" gift for ordering the full series (Book Value $25)
