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Message in the Bottle offers an in-depth look into the intricacies of wine tasting and provides readers with techniques to train their brains to recognize and categorize with precision. What inspired you to write this guide?
I’ve taught tasting to thousands of people over the last 35-plus years. I wanted to write a detailed guide for tasting that could be used by students studying for wine certifications and also for consumers just getting into wine.
How much research did you undertake for this book, and how much time did it take to put it all together?
I wrote the book over a span of ten years, with some of the chapters written as early as 2005. I finally finished the book during the pandemic. Then it took over a year to assemble and edit the manuscript.
What is a common misconception you feel people have about wine tasting?
Many people think that wine professionals are some kind of rarified breed of humans, with a hyper-developed sense of smell and taste. Truth is that professional tasting is a skill that’s learned and practiced, just like a musical instrument or an athletic endeavor.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from Message in the Bottle?
That wine is one of the greatest things mankind has ever discovered.
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blogger, and one of less than 300 individuals worldwide to ever attain the
Master Sommelier title. He is the former Director of Education and Education
chair for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas.
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. The book offers practical
how-to instructions with detailed explanations for a comprehensive and
easy-to-read experience. Here’s some of what you’ll discover inside:
* Tips for selecting the glassware, setting up your tastings, and the best techniques
for smelling and tasting wine
* An in-depth explanation of the deductive tasting grid and method
* Detailed descriptions of classic white and red varietal wines
* How to consistently and accurately assess the structural elements in wine
* Approaches to using pattern recognition in blind tasting
* Instructions for writing thorough and effective tasting notes and tech sheets
* A list of producers for tasting practice
* Methods for tasting exam preparation
* Strategies for improving focus, concentration, and smell and taste memory
Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Tasting Wineis an indispensable resource
for any professional, student, or consumer.
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