Over-aged A general breakdown of wine kept too long in cooperage or bottle; oxidized. Oxidation The changes in wine caused by exposure to air.
Lacklustre wine: over-aged, or not meant for ageing and kept too long, losing its freshness. toasting...
Oxidized: Wine changed by contact with air, usually producing undesirable browning and sherry-like flavors. Over-aged. pH: The measure of acid strength: the lower the pH, the higher the acid strength.
See also: Astringent, Acid, Bouquet, Champenoise, Canopy
 
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