I mentioned in a previous post that the vines seem to do better when they have a little company. Hogwash? Well, if that was a stretch for some of you, this may be way over the top. What influences do you think music has on wine, if any? I’m a firm believer that music shapes and directs feelings of human beings and animals. I’ve seen it too many times to count on my hands and feet. In many cases, it’s so obvious that you can’t ignore it. Have you ever been to a punk rock show and ended up in the mosh pit? Or what about going to the symphony and being moved to tears? For years now, we’ve been able to listen to whatever kind of music we wanted to.
We all love music here at the estate. For Ramiro, Tony and myself, music is an
integral part of life. So we’re always in search of new music, long forgotten favorites, the music you’ve had since you were a kid, music that reminds you of days gone by, music that makes you sad, angry, happy, hungry…thirsty? Seriously, any of the Banda music that we listen to makes me want to drink Budweiser! So, what sort of effects does this (the music and the Budweiser!) have on the wine here at M-S? I couldn’t tell you specifically, but I do know that wine tastes different with different types of music playing. Here’s a list of Michel-Schlumberger wines paired with some of our musical favorites that you can test out in your own home. If you have any suggestions, let me know. Since I’m a huge fan of music and wine, putting the two together can only lead to enjoyment, right? Cheers and here’s to spring!
Pinot Blanc with Calexico’s House of Valparaiso.
Chardonnay with Charles Mingus’ Better Git It In Your Soul.
Pinot Noir with Charlie Hunter’s Oakland.
Merlot with Eagles of Death Metal’s Miss Elissa.
Syrah with Ween’s Gabrielle.
Cabernet Sauvignon with the entire album Led Zeppelin 3.
Coteaux Sauvage with Thelonious Monk’s Ruby, My Dear.
Deux Terres with anything by Django Reinhart, but it has to start with the song Night and Day.
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To each his own but your 2004 Cabernet goes perfectly with the original version of Take Five by Brubeck.
I don’t disagree. It would be cool to do a side by side with these musical choices and see how much the music effects the impression of the wine. By the way these “pairings” were put together on a Monday morning. I think the list would be drastically different if put together on a Friday night or a Sunday morning. I’ve got some easy listening Wood Bros. playing while I enjoy my tea and they seem to go together perfectly. Thanks for the suggestion Dan.