http://www.winepsych.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:47:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A great issue of the Psychologist magazine this month (September 2010) includes a fascinating article by Charles Spence on the multisensory perception of flavour. Spence is head of the Crossmodal Research Lab in Oxford University's Department of Experimental Psychology. He also enjoys a glass of wine and spends time with celebrated molecular gastronaut Heston ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1555 I bought this  Burgundy en primeur after a tip off that some good fruit had been included because of the embarassment of riches makers in Burgundy had during 2005. A catch up chat with a pal who also bought some suggested it is in its drinking window now. I hadn't tried a ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1545 This paper has been picked up by the international press and has tabloid sub-editors salivating over 'Booze yourself brighter' and 'Pour genius' (boom boom!) headlines. Of course the truth is more complex than soundbytes allow (one of my reservations about Twitter) and reading a complex journal paper is not something most ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1526 Just back from lovely trip to Dordogne. Managed lots of research and writing but also found time for some R and R including 'glamping' and canoeing between villages for tastings. It was really interesting to see how 2009 is viewed by the French, especially the Bordeaux en primeur offer. I didn't buy because ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1505 When we visit family in the New Forest we usually zip past Setley Ridge Vineyard but this time we pulled in and really enjoyed the brief diversion. It was also interesting in retrospect to reflect on the state of the English wine industry and how it is likely to develop ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1483 The following is from the BPS research digest. This view of personality is quite limited but probably contains some 'truths' about bloggers and their choice of words. It would be interesting to analyse by topic too; perhaps wine bloggers tend towards a specific personality type. I always think that wine language is ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1466 Pictured left is the cork from a bottle of 2005 grand cru Riesling made by a good producer in Alsace. I am not naming and, potentially shaming, because this can happen to anyone using corks. I am assuming that it is not a systemic issue for the maker and that the ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1453 I went to Bar Boulud the other day for a very pleasant lunch. Chef Daniel Boulud is renowned for his traditional French cuisine and was recently awarded three Michelin stars for his New York restaurant. He is one of an increasing number of big name successful US chefs opening eateries in London. ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1369 Got back last night from great writing and sailing trip to Greece. There were five of us on our boat (two other psychologists, skipper Pete and my very good friend Paul, Mike the Barrister and Roy who created and writes 'New Tricks' for the BBC) and seven on the other boat ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1425 I have made a few changes to the site but am planning a few more when I return from a research/sailing trip to Greece in a few weeks. I have deleted the Forum page because it wasn't really working. People leave comments on each blog and there is also the ... http://www.winepsych.com/?p=1398