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From the editor: April 2014

AGM

A reminder that next month’s meeting includes the AGM. I will send out formal notifications as required by our rules closer to the event. With the Wooing Tree tasting as well we are hoping for a top evening.

In The News

As a change of pace this month we will take a backwards glance at some wine history. As a life and foundation member of the Cellar Club, Ron Thomson has written a number of papers on the early wine years in New Zealand. We will include them from time to time as a break from current news items.

World Wide Web of Wine

In the technical world in which we live, there are many items on the internet with videos and information about wines and wine appreciation. With this in mind we have decided to provide you with links to items you may find of interest.

Of course we will welcome contributions from members if you find interesting links. We will develop this through our website as well. View the ‘Out of the Bottle’ series:

Cheers
Robin Semmens, Editor

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Video: Out of the bottle 3 – Wine psychology

In the third episode of our wine science series, “Out of the Bottle,” Dr. Brian Wansink, Director of Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab, explains how expectations, environment, and social cues can fool us into believing that our wine tastes better or worse than it is.

Produced by Luke Groskin | Wine and location provided by Corkbuzz | Music by Audio Network | Additional photos and footage provided by Shutterstock, Proxy Design, Derek Skey.
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Video: Out of the bottle 2 – Tricks of the trade

In the second episode of our wine science series, Out of the Bottle, Dr. Gavin Sacks of Cornell University’s Viticulture and Enology Program translates popular wine jargon such as “breathing,” “corked,” and “wine tears” into chemistry you can understand. He’ll also give you some tricks you can use to experience the versatility of wine.

Produced by Luke Groskin | Wine and location provided by Corkbuzz | Music by Audio Network | Additional photos and footage provided by Shutterstock by Shutterstock, Juan Carlos, Institute Andaluz del Patrimon Historico, Actors – Christopher Intagliata, Leese Katsnelson | Wine Wrangler – Sam Flatow.
Science Friday® is produced by the Science Friday Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Video: Out of the bottle 1 – Wine flavour

This is the first video in a series about wine science.

From smoky to citrusy to peppery, the unique flavour profiles of wines are scrutinized and celebrated perhaps more than any other beverage’s. In the first episode of our wine science series, Dr. Gavin Sacks of Cornell University’s Viticulture and Enology Program details the chemical composition of wine and explains why you detect the faintest aromas of oak, flowers, or green pepper in your glass.

Produced by Luke Groskin | Wine and location provided by Corkbuzz | Music by Audio Network | Additional photos and footage provided by Finger Lakes Wine Program/James Monahan, Shutterstock, Patricia Lynch, Tom Mack, Christina Sookdhis, Bodegas Delea a Marca, and Gironde Tourism

Science Friday® is produced by the Science Friday Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.