Heat Damage

Damage caused by excessive heat exposure before opening.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Heat-damaged wine may taste cooked, flat, jammy, oxidized, or dull. Pushed corks or leakage can be warning signs, but sensory evaluation matters.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Storage guidance should emphasize moderate, stable temperature and avoiding hot cars or direct sun.</p>