Tim Gaiser is an internationally renowned wine expert, educator, author, and blogger. He is one of less than 300 individuals worldwide to ever attain the elite Master Sommelier title. Gaiser is the former Director of Education and Education chair for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, and 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. Gaiser has also written for a number of publications including Fine Cooking Magazine and the Somm Journal and writes for numerous wine and spirits clients. 

His book, "Message in a Bottle: A Guide to Tasting Wine," was published in

2022 and quickly became one of the top resources for students in wine certification programs. Tim's latest book, "Strong Water: Tales of a Master Sommelier's Life  in Food, Wine, and Restaurants," was released in December of 2024. 

Prior to developing his wine expertise, Tim received an M.A. in Classical Music. He played classical trumpet as a freelance professional in the San Francisco Bay Area.