WINE, WOMEN AND SONG?
OK, this post is really only about wine and song, but I thought the above heading would be more interesting. Besides, my wife sent me the story I am going to discuss so that covers the "women" part!
There was a story on NPR on November 22, 2007, which also appeared as an article on its web site regarding the ability of music to change the taste of wine! Actually, I suppose its really the perceived taste as opposed to physically changing the taste! However, this is really no different than the effect of pairing wines with different foods, which also changes the perceived taste.
Craig Smith, a senior enologist at a wine consulting firm called Vinovation is also a co-founder of R.H. Phillips winery. He developed a theory that wine's taste is impacted by music. The story explains that Cabernet Sauvignon is best with "music of darkness" or songs of rage that can smooth out aggressive tannins in the wine. Music by the Doors is given as an example of a good choice for Cabs. On the other hand, it states that "an idyllic Mozart composition" can ruin a good Cabernet.
Some recommended pairings include Pinot Noir with romantic or sexy music such as Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik;" White Zinfandel with polkas, oaky Chardonnay with blues and sweet Chardonnay withsaccherine oldies like the Beach Boys "California Girls." On this last example, it even states that a cheap Chardonnay sipped while listening to the Beach Boys will taste superior to much more expensive wines!
There was a story on NPR on November 22, 2007, which also appeared as an article on its web site regarding the ability of music to change the taste of wine! Actually, I suppose its really the perceived taste as opposed to physically changing the taste! However, this is really no different than the effect of pairing wines with different foods, which also changes the perceived taste.
Craig Smith, a senior enologist at a wine consulting firm called Vinovation is also a co-founder of R.H. Phillips winery. He developed a theory that wine's taste is impacted by music. The story explains that Cabernet Sauvignon is best with "music of darkness" or songs of rage that can smooth out aggressive tannins in the wine. Music by the Doors is given as an example of a good choice for Cabs. On the other hand, it states that "an idyllic Mozart composition" can ruin a good Cabernet.
Some recommended pairings include Pinot Noir with romantic or sexy music such as Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik;" White Zinfandel with polkas, oaky Chardonnay with blues and sweet Chardonnay withsaccherine oldies like the Beach Boys "California Girls." On this last example, it even states that a cheap Chardonnay sipped while listening to the Beach Boys will taste superior to much more expensive wines!
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