Video: How to Tell When Wine Has Gone Bad

4 Written by Etty Lewensztain on April 22, 2011 – 5:00 am

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Editor’s Note: You love drinking wine (we do, too!). So don’t you hate it when you open up a bottle and aren’t quite sure whether the wine has gone bad or whether it’s just not your cup of tea?

Most wine drinkers have heard the term “corked” used to describe a wine that is no longer drinkable, but did you know that cork taint is only one of several common flaws that can ruin a wine? In her last video, Etty Lewensztain offered tips on how to taste wine like a pro. Now Etty’s sharing three simple steps to help you determine whether a wine has been tainted. From overoxidation to refermentation, we’ve got you covered. Now all you need is a backup bottle of wine!

Now, tell us the truth: have you ever been baffled about whether your wine has gone bad? Share your tips for sniffing out tainted wine below!

Posted to » Beverages, Wine

Tags: corked, overoxidation, refermentation

Anonymous

Smell is the first telltale sign for me. And then taste. But hopefully it doesn’t get that far.
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Author: Etty Lewensztain

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Etty Lewensztain is the owner of Plonk Wine Merchants, an online shop focused on small-production, artisanal and altogether great cheap wine. The food- and wine- obsessed Los Angeles native cut her teeth in the wine biz running a marketing campaign to promote Chilean wine in the United States, and is certified by the esteemed Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and the American Sommelier Association. Plonk Wine Merchants specializes in hidden gems from around the globe and every bottle in the store is priced below $30. Follow Plonk Wine Merchants on Twitter @ PlonkOnline.