On Jul 10, 4:17 pm, wrote:

> What was the temperature of the sample you tasted? Temperature can
> make huge difference in the perception of alcohol. Sample a big, dry
> red wine at 78 degrees F and then again at 68 degrees. A wine that's
> intolerable at 78 degrees might be outstanding at 68 degrees.

At first it was around 78... so I figured it was just the temperature
that was causing the problem... but even when cooled the alcoholic
taste was present.

Hopefully it will improve in the bottle.

Thanks