“The iconic appearance of Champagne in a flute, which will tend to reignite our memories of celebrations past. “ision accounts for a large portion of our perception of flavor-just try eating a steak that has artificially been colored green,” says Gire. He believes that “the everyday magic of multisensory integration” and the work of the trigeminal nerve, which is separate from our sense of smell and ferries sensations from our face to our brain, overcome the limited headspace of a flute. On my list of bubbly scholars was David Gire, assistant professor at the University of Washington’s psychology department, who analyzed wine-specific olfaction literature that covers linguistics, psychology and sensory neuroscience. The flute is the ideal glass for Champagne, and I’ve called in a couple experts to help make the case. “You see, using a flute is like going to a concert with ear plugs.” Most recently? “You don’t use flutes,” says Maggie Henriquez, president and CEO of Krug. Whenever an anti-flute missive is published, friends love to tag me and rub it in my face. Boards & Timber Postform Tops Postform Tops Can’t find what you’re looking for Items 1 - 16 of 33 Sort By Only R1,141.00 ChamberValue Gloss Meteor Granite Squareline Postform Top 600 x 3600 x 32mm Add to Cart Wish List Only R1,141.00 ChamberValue Matt Amber Granite Squareline Postform Top 600 x 3600 x 32mm Add to Cart Wish List Only R1,141.00. Waiving the flag for flutes has brought me notoriety. The headlines proclaim, “The Tragic Flute: Why You’re Drinking Champagne All Wrong.” Sommeliers sneer and say, “Flutes? We’re adults. I defend the Champagne flute, among other things. One editor stands up for them as the ideal sparkling wine vessel, with help from a scientist and psychologist.Īs an ardent defender of the Champagne flute, these are tough times. Jameson Fink jamesonf 69 Followers57 Following 5,626 Photos New York, USA Joined 2008 Follow SaveCancel Drag to set position About Photostream Albums Faves Galleries Groups Writer/editor living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. I focus on content strategy, design collaboration, image curation. He is a tireless advocate for year-round ros consumption and enjoys a glass of Champagne alongside a bowl of popcorn. Saveur Magazine nominated his site,, for a 2013 Best Food Blog Award in the Wine/Beer Category. David Gire weighs in on the champagne flute in this Wine Enthusiast article.Įxcerpted from Wine Enthusiast Giving the Champagne Flute Some Well-Deserved Love and Support The much-maligned Champagne flute needs a hero. My experience as a writer and editor began humbly and in complete obscurity when I started my namesake blog back in 2004. As a writer and editor, food, drinks, travel, and lifestyle are my areas of expertise. Jameson Fink Jameson Fink has been working in the wine industry and blogging about wine since 2004.
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