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"Bryan" > wrote in
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> I'm proposing an experiment for this group. I would do it myself, but
> I haven't developed a discerning palate yet.
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> How about a couple of you choose a couple of identical wines. Open
> each bottle. Taste each to ascertain equality. Decant half of each
> bottle for immediate consumption. Recork each bottle and put one the
> refrigerator for 3 to 5 days and leave one at room temperature for 3
> to 5 days. Remove the refrigerated bottle and leave it next to the
> room temp bottle until it has truly achieved room temp. Reopen each
> bottle and taste again to ascertain equality or inequality. Report
> results to AFW. I'd really like to see your results. I'll do it, but
> I'm not sure you'll want to trust my palate.
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What do you hope to prove? that warm temperatures and access to air will
degrade wine faster? that chilled wine with access to air deteriorates
more slowly? do you suspect that nothing happens. It is the common
wisdom that the cooled wine will hold up longer. Your palate, I am sure
will note the difference. go ahead try it.

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