Bottle Shock

A temporary muted or disjointed state sometimes observed after bottling or transport.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Bottle shock is an informal wine trade term rather than a precise legal or lab category. It is often used to explain why a wine seems closed after recent movement.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Use cautiously and avoid promising that every affected bottle will recover.</p>