Such thing as too much air?

[wineguruchgo]

Ok - since no one is answering you on this I will go out on a limb here.

1st. Were you eating when you had the first glasses? Many times food will blend with the flavors of the wine and mask some components and bring out others. The second glasses, if without food, does not have anything to mask components.

2nd. Air is supposed to bring out the components of the wine. Sometimes they are good...sometimes they are not. It really depends on your preference.

3rd. Some wines just need more time. It depends on how old the wine is.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

[This message has been edited by wineguruchgo (edited 07-28-2005).]