Bottle Shock

Intermediate Aging & Storage

Definition

Temporary muting of wine's character immediately after bottling.

Im Detail

Also called bottle sickness. The physical stress of bottling — oxygen exposure, temperature changes, sulfite additions — can temporarily flatten a wine's aromas and flavors. Most wines recover within 2-4 weeks. This is why wines sometimes taste different at the winery versus a week later at home. Not a permanent condition.

Details

Kategorie
Aging & Storage
Schwierigkeit
Intermediate
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