Tag Archives: Wine
Synesthesia with wine
In an experiment, 250 adults were offered a glass of wine in return for answering a few questions about its taste. After clearing their palates, each received a glass of either cabernet sauvignon or chardonnay and was taken to one … Continue reading
Verdi’s gastromusicology
In opera, eating and drinking function largely as they do in society—they define social relationships. The antisocial act of refusing to share food or drink with merry people carries a negative connotation and implies an unfortunate result. Further gastromusicological laws may … Continue reading
Filed under Curiosities, Food, Opera, Romantic era
Wine for the organist
The organ built by Gebrüder Oberlinger Orgelbau in 1997 for St. Martin in Cochem includes an innovative stop called Riesling 2fach. Pulling the stop opens a small cabinet holding two bottles of Riesling wine. This according to “Neue Orgel in … Continue reading
Filed under Architecture, Food, Instruments
