Thanks Tom, that is an excellent observation.

Ray

"Tom S" > wrote in message
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> "Ray" > wrote in message
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> > William, You are correct and I would not question the use of these
> bottles.
> > Plastic can be made for many different purposes, as I understand it
there
> > are even different formulations of PET. If it is designed for alcohol,
as
> > these are, then they are safe. But if they state on them that they are
> safe
> > for water, that does not mean they are safe for alcohol. If they are
> safe,
> > then all you have to worry about is oxidation through the plastic.
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> I recently opened a 2 liter plastic Coke bottle that I'd filled with some
> leftover topping wine - 2000 Pinot Noir IIRC. It had been sitting
> undisturbed and completely full for about 2½ years.
>
> I poured a glass and it looked and tasted like dry sherry! Not bad,
> actually, but far removed from what went _into_ the bottle. Just for
> reference, the 2000 Pinot Noir that was bottled in glass under cork still
> needs time, and is showing no trace of oxidation.
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> Tom S
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