Jazzing up the Wine Experience

A favorite spot of mine in Manhattan is the Central Park/Columbus Circle area where there is a mix of arts, cuisine, and diversity of people. Monday nights are far from dull with Jazz at the Lincoln Center Dizzy's Club going full swing! Here is where I discovered a new perfect pairing - wine and jazz.

Suiki, Jenn and I attended the 9:30pm set, ordered a molten chocolate cake, and a bottle of Remy Pannier Vallee des Jardins 2006. This Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc was fresh, crisp and plump with grapefruit and lime, enlaced with floral tones.

As soon as the performance began, we were immersed in passionate pieces led by the flutist, accompanied by a pianist, drummer, and cellist. The musicians moved strongly yet gracefully piece through piece against the still backdrop of Manhattan city lights. The jazzy tunes warmed the fall evening, and as I sipped my glass of wine, I tasted a different sort of freshness, with more sassy and zesty notes!

As engaging wine is of all our senses, no one really talks about what they hear. Of course, everyone will taste the wine in different settings and will hear different things. At the same time, it seems that it could play a large component in how we feel about the wine. Next time, stayed tuned, what do you see, smell, taste, feel, and hear?