Why Your Glass Of Wine Smells Like Nail Polish Remover

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Why Your Glass Of Wine Smells Like Nail Polish Remover By Ben Hillin Nov. 2, 2025 1:20 pm EST

You've spent far too long in the wine store, and you've shelled out your hard earned cash. But you're optimistic. The wine label is fun and funky , and the clerk recommended a great, dry red wine . You might have even endured hearing about the terroir of the wine . You get home, maybe put on your jammies, load up your favorite streaming platform, pop the cork and ... your glass of wine smells horrific. Instead of a fruity, floral, complex bouquet, your wine smells like nail polish remover, or maybe it's vinegar. Either way, it tastes and smells disgusting.

There are a few things you can do. You could smash your glass in anger. Or you could read this