Is it normal that the flavor profile of wine fluctuates so much? For instance: Two nights ago I opened the second bottle of a LE kit from Winexpert called Spanish Milagro - a blend of 5 varieties. I made it according to the instructions. Here are my truncated notes:
Spanish Milagro (WE) Started 9/2/2017. Bulk aged 10/12/2017 in carboy with two medium American spirals. Bottled 4/16/2018. Opened first bottle on 8/17/19. Good color, nose a little acidic but not much aroma. Fruit forward attack on the pallet but very drinkable. A bit light on the mouth feel. Opened second bottle on 12/7/2019. Not a good experience. It needed 2 hours of hang time in a decanter to really become drinkable. In a word, harsh. Disappointed.
Four months ago I was pretty excited about this wine. Now, super bummed.
I’ve noticed this on a smaller scale with other wines but this has me baffled. How long should I give this batch to come around? And, in your experience, is this normal activity? Does wine get good, regress, and get good again?
Spanish Milagro (WE) Started 9/2/2017. Bulk aged 10/12/2017 in carboy with two medium American spirals. Bottled 4/16/2018. Opened first bottle on 8/17/19. Good color, nose a little acidic but not much aroma. Fruit forward attack on the pallet but very drinkable. A bit light on the mouth feel. Opened second bottle on 12/7/2019. Not a good experience. It needed 2 hours of hang time in a decanter to really become drinkable. In a word, harsh. Disappointed.
Four months ago I was pretty excited about this wine. Now, super bummed.
I’ve noticed this on a smaller scale with other wines but this has me baffled. How long should I give this batch to come around? And, in your experience, is this normal activity? Does wine get good, regress, and get good again?
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