Hi

I opened a 2003 red wine on Saturday. The nose was a bit sharp and full
bodied but still very fragrant and good to drink.
Having only 1 glass I closed he bottle up with the cork again and left it to
stand. Last night I opened it up again and WOW what a change!
The sharpness has changed into a soft butery taste with a pronounsed oak
flaviour coming through.

Can this change be due to oxidation taking place after I opened the bottle?
Another question is will this be what the wine will mature to in 1 or 2 or
even 3 years in the bottle without being opened?

Your views appreciated.

Your Winemaking friend in South Africa
Mannetjie