JimG67
Junior
This weekend I bottled a pink moscato kit wine into clear bottles. Of the 28 bottles we filled, 3 or 4 were noticeably lighter in color. This is the first time I've noticed it and wondering what causes this.
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Off color question
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Were all your bottles the same? There are variations in "clear" bottles, some having a slight greenish tint. This could be the cause. I doubt that the wine, assuming it came from one container, would vary in color.
JimG67
Junior
I believe that all the bottles were the same. We bought two cases of clear bottles from the same supplier for this batch. After bottling, the majority were a pretty dark color while 3 or 4 bottles were MUCH paler. All the wine was in one container at the time of bottling and the paler bottles came at various points from beginning to end. When all the bottles were lined up, you could see that spaced through the group, several were distinctly lighter. I can't see a reason
Wow! I am at a total loss, particularly because they came from various points in the bottling. You have obviously gone through a lot of very good work with the cappers and all. If it were I, I would open two bottles, one "light" and one "dark" and pour them into glasses to compare the color. I would also taste them to see if there is a difference. If they look the same, the problem is likely the bottle. If they look different, I am still lost!
Good luck!
Good luck!
JimG67
Junior
Yup, has me stumped as well. Never thought of the bottles. We're not actually wine drinkers and have taken up the hobby for something to do during Covid and to have a unique gift for friends and family. Not sure our palates would pick up minor differences but those are great suggestions. Thank you
