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The Dumb Period
Why do some wines temporarily shut down?
Wines that reward aging rarely undergo the transformation from youth to maturity with complete grace. Sometimes the transition can be downright ugly; for a time, like a caterpillar encased in a cocoon, the wine can seem shut-down, or closed. This phase of wine development is generally, if unscientifically, known as the "dumb period."
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