On May 19, 2:01 pm, Eric > wrote:
> Hi, I'm new to wine. With red wine, what is that sharp, almost
> vinegary, and to me certainly, unpleasant, taste that so many wines
> have(but not all)?
>
> For instance, I had one described as, "A Cabernet/Merlot blend, the
> palate is jammy and full of fruit, with bell peppers and a little
> spice on the finish." This was good on the first day.
>
> Another, described thus, "Good berry and lightly stewed fruit
> flavours, a medium body with light tannins and a fruity finish",
> tasted awful right away.
>
> thanks for your help


Could be the wine was oxidized after sitting around for a day or two,
opened.