2002 Castle Rock Merlot

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The second glass I had was different from the first. I noticed a very different smell to the wine. I can't quite put my finger on it but it was sort of chemically but not in an offensive way. Whatever it was it was very noticable this time but not when I first opened the bottle several hours earlier. I tried to detect plum but realized that it's been awhile since I've had a plum and am not really sure what it smells like. It was good but not as juicy as the first time. I wish I could put my finger on what that smell was. maybe it was an oaky smell. I have the 1/2 bottle in the fridge with one of those wine savers rubber stoppers on it. I'll try it tonight with dinner and see what happens.