In what circumstances can Red Wine go off??!
In what circumstances can Red Wine go off??
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3 weeks ago
How High??? and how would you know if the wine's gone off
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3 weeks ago
How High??? and how would you know if the wine's gone off
high temperature
temprature...
First would be "cork" taint. Some corks contain a chemical called TCA and it makes wine taste musty or moldy. Next is high temperature and/or light which cause unpleasant chemicals to form. Another is temperature variations. Even at relatively low temperatures (say 55 - 65), if the temperature cycles alot, the wine can be damaged. Lastly, if there is a musty smell in the environment, it can invade the wine over time.
Temperature fluctuation during storage.
Contaminated/dirty bottle at the time of corking.
Bad cork seal (excess oxidation)
The above are a few factors that can "punk" a good bottle of wine.
In regards to telling if a bottle is bad, it all comes down to taste.