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. Volume 2 will have a LIVE webinar on Friday Oct 2, 2026.
We are now featuring a new release covering 15 impact compounds across 4 kits (24 wines), shipped over the course of a year. You can buy the new release as a
4-kit bundle or purchase one kit at a time while supplies last.
This second volume covers: Phenolic Bitterness, Carbonic Maceration, Whole Cluster & Terpenes. You can still buy the first volume here, covering: Lees Aging, Pyrazines, and Rotundone, while supplies last.
Volume 2 ships the week of August 24, 2026. If you want the full series of all four volumes with a free book from Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser, please visit this page.
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
MTW subscribers: This ships for subscribers with an active subscription in the release month. Please email
somm@mtwwines.com with any questions.
