The UofC Was Right – All Those Science Class Labs Did Come in Handy

December 11, 2008 by MTB

Marguerite Barrett

Contributing Writer

Even though I’ve been drinking reds lately, I decided as I had written about the Banfi labels, I’d open the Fumaio after I finished the CollePino.

The Fumaio is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay; it’s silky and buttery, with an earthy aroma. I hadn’t chilled it before opening, and found that I really liked it at room temperature (although my friends have pointed out that “room temperature” as I define it is a tad chilly…).

Anyway, it may just be my palate and preferences, but I’ve come to realize that I like whites better when they’re at room temperature rather than chilled (high summer notwithstanding).

I’ve also discovered that my “inner-geek” is resurfacing because my next thought was ”this is probably an idea worth experimentation.” Get two bottles of wine, chill one, leave the other at room temperature and compare them once opened. And, as those seemingly endless Common Core science labs drilled into Gretchen’s, Kevin’s and my heads, to be an effective experiment you need a statistically significant sample to work from. Always good to have an upside…

So, Gretchen & Kevin – you up for a return to the principles of scientific experimentation? I propose we begin a study of the nuances between chilled and room temperature white wine. Experiment protocols:

Must be two bottles of the same wine (year, grape, vineyard). We don’t have to drink the same wines as each other, but we should each try enough of a range of grapes, regions, etc. to make the results viable.
The chilled and unchilled bottles don’t have to be drunk simultaneously,
But they do have to be drunk under controlled circumstances: best case scenario is they are tasted first without food, but if paired with food then they should be paired with the same dish.
And, of course, all findings to be published in VinoVerve.

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4 Responses to The UofC Was Right – All Those Science Class Labs Did Come in Handy

Kevin on December 12, 2008 at 10:27 am

I am up for the challenge as long as I get to say “null hypothesis.”

I keep my whites a little too chilled for most tastes, so this should be interesting.
Kevin on December 12, 2008 at 10:32 am

I think we should publish the results with all manner of “earthshatteringness.” Like when a panel of the best and brightest proclaim that a carrot is healthier for you than a french fry. Maybe for the heart, but not for the soul.
Aunt Maggie on December 12, 2008 at 6:45 pm

As long as you don’t point that “null hypothesis” at me – you’re on!
Aunt Maggie on December 12, 2008 at 6:46 pm

I also have a friend who has volunteered to join the study. Let the games begin!

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