WineXpert Should I keep problem wine

[rshosted]

OK, first off...

I made two very expensive kits (not going to name them as it is still a little sore that they are... um, not good; lets just say that they had 'grape packs')

Well, I didn't rack them as often as I should have once they got to the bulk aging. Then I left about two inches of air in the tops of them.

They have a somewhat oxidized flavor. I would describe the flavor as having a somewhat chocolate taste to it. In one wine it is really strong. In the other wine, it is somewhat noticeable. I wouldn't say it is make you throw up bad, but I have (or so I like to think) a very refined palate.

So the question is, should I throw it out and reuse the bottles (since they are all bottled now), or should I just tuck them in a closet and see if they taste better in 20 years?

 

[Wade E]

Is this a wine you have tasted earlier and was good? What varietal is it? Does anyone else feel the same about it? It would be a shame to throw it away if you have the room to store it and try later. Hope it comes around.

 

[rshosted]

Honestly, I can't recall the style off the top of my head. They did taste good before the bulk aging (incredibly good in fact). Probably the best wines I have made since they were both grape skin kits.

It doesn't taste like a bacteria (acotater, or whatever).

And I've had my girlfriend try it and she agrees with my input. She, also has a very refined palate.

Edited by: rshosted

 

[Wade E]

So sorry to hear that.

 

[Dean]

If the oxidation is not too bad, you can try to use Polyclar to remove the oxidized taste. I'd try that first before dumping it.

 

[geocorn]

How old are the wines. Could they just be going through a phase? If they are something you purchased from me, PLEASE give me a call. If they are truly bad, I will try to get them replaced and would love to have the feedback for future customers.

 

[rshosted]

How old are the wines. Could they just be going through a phase? If they are something you purchased from me, PLEASE give me a call. If they are truly bad, I will try to get them replaced and would love to have the feedback for future customers.

George,

I'm not sure if I bought these two specific kits from you; good possibility. Though, honestly, this IS my mistake and I am responsible for it. It wouldn't seem appropriate for you to replace them. Thank you though. I will call you to share with you the information though.

-Ryan

 

[rshosted]

I just talked to George and summed up some of the thoughts on this post Clicker here.

But George was super nice and had a lot of good input and suggestions for my future batches.

 

[Wade E]

Great info on that link for someone interested in getting a barrel such as me. Thanks to RS and George.