1978 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Bosche

[Thomas]

First, a wine that is "madeirized" is oxydized. When a wine turns toward becoming vinegar it has gone beyond mere oxidation and into bacterial territory.

Second, it is likely the bottles you bought had not been stored properly.

Third, when my shop opens on East 5th Street this fall, please come see us (Is-Wine is its name). We intend to show people how wine can be enjoyed at reasonable prices and without mystery.