What does it mean when a bottle of wine has gone bad and there is a
purplish, uneven film around the neck of the bottle. I've had 2
different case afflicted with this.
Jon

The inside of the bottle or around the outside neck?

--Adam
www.wine-journals.com

Adam Thomas wrote:
> The inside of the bottle or around the outside neck?
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> --Adam
> www.wine-journals.com
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Inside the neck.
Jon

Are you sure the wine is bad? Does it taste off? Musty, modly? I am
assuming it is a red wine. When poured into a glass, does it have a brown
color.

Was it stored improperly? Were the bottles stored upside down and you are
just getting a sediment buildup around the neck? Who is the maker of the
wine? Variety?

Need more info.

--Adam
www.wine-journals.com

Adam Thomas wrote:
> Are you sure the wine is bad? Does it taste off? Musty, modly?

Yes, but I can't really describe the taste.

> I am
> assuming it is a red wine.

Yes

> When poured into a glass, does it have a brown
> color.
>
Yes

> Was it stored improperly? Were the bottles stored upside down and you are
> just getting a sediment buildup around the neck?

One case was upside down, the other wasn't.
Who is the maker of the
> wine? Variety?

The first case was Daniel Gehrs syrah. It wasn't upside down. The
second case was 1707 which is a cabernet-syrah blend.
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> Need more info.
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> --Adam
> www.wine-journals.com
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So, just coincidence that both cases are corked or stored properly at some
point.

I would take them back to where you purchases them. You should be able to
get your $$ back . . .

Adam T.
www.wine-journals.com