Saffron Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think the age is fine, but it sounds like that > wine was not stored properly and got too warm at > some point in its life. Aside from the taste, this > might also affect (possibly increase) the alcohol > content. Take it back for a refund if you can be > arsed. If not, down it and give us a minute by > minute update of the results! ;-) It does get hot in there & it was under the cctv lol. I am half way through now & it does taste a little bit better than it did at the start ;-) Don't think they will accept a refund on empty bottle :)