Tim Hanni - 19 May 2018

Tim Hanni MW


Master of Wine, Certified Wine Educator


Wine Industry Faculty, Sonoma State University


 


Tim Hanni is an internationally renowned ‘flavor maven.’ A
professionally-trained chef, he is one of the first two resident
Americans to successfully complete the examination and earn the
title Master of Wine. He is a Certified Wine Educator accredited
by the Society of Wine Educators. He has been involved with wine-
and food-related businesses, education and research for over
thirty-five years. Hanni has a unique perspective on food and
wine, providing a modern and innovative approach to the
subject. 


 


His techniques for creating easy to use wine lists and retail
wine programs are combined with tried and tested culinary
philosophies on "balancing" food and wine flavors. These
techniques are employed by thousands of restaurants and hotel
outlets around the world and have provided the foundation for
Napa Seasoning Company's unique new product Vignon, the first
Flavor Balancing Seasoning designed to simplify food preparation.
Hanni is recognized for introducing the concept of the "umami"
taste phenomenon to the wine and food community. He has lectured
in over 27 countries around the world on the topics of flavor
balancing, sensory sciences, wine and culinary history.