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Bryan wrote:
> I'm proposing an experiment for this group. I would do it myself, but I
> haven't developed a discerning palate yet.
>
> 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.


Both will be seriously oxidized. Pointless.