[mmadmikes1]

Today I dumped a batch of cab Sav . It was made from Napa grapes I went and got last fall. It was a stupid mistake like not watch the aging room close. The cat had knocked off the airlock. I dont know for how long but the taste of oxidation was over powering. The river of wine runs down the road today.

[winemaker_3352]

I am sorry to hear that - must be painful.

[tonyt]

"Now you say you're lonely
You cry the whole night through
Well you can cry me a river,
Cry me a river, I cried a river over you."

I lost a Cellar Craft LE Carmenere / Cabernet with Super grape pack a few weeks ago due to a failed primary bucket bottom.

[hector]

Originally Posted by mmadmikes1

I dont know for how long but the taste of oxidation was over powering. The river of wine runs down the road today.

I'm very sorry to hear that , too . I know exactly now how you feel .

Do you mean "Ethyl acetate" by the taste of oxidation ?!

Hector

[Runningwolf]

Guys sorry to hear about these incidents but thanks for sharing. It lets others know no matter how much experience you have, sh!t happens.

[jtstar]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune that would be a great lost

[ibglowin]

Did the cat have an "accident" after that or is he going to have an "accident".....

Sorry to hear about the loss.

[jtstar]

Was there a straw in the carboy and the cat passed out on the floor

[midwestwine]

I know the bad feeling of dumping out carboys. I had to dump 24 gallons a couple of weeks ago.

[robie]

Man, I feel for you. If it's gone, it's gone... that hurts.