Anyone else notice a "Nitrogen flavor" at wine bars or home kegged wine?

[brewguyver]

Hi All,

I'm thinking about trying wine making again and wanted to get y'all's opinion. I've stored some wine in kegs on nitrogen. My wife wasn't a big fan, saying it tasted a little off. I thought it was just my process being sub par, or serving wine that was too young. However, we get the same flavor from wine bars that have offerings on tap.

All things being equal, has anyone else noticed a different flavor from wine stored on nitrogen (or argon), or is it just me? If it's real, does the wine just need to breath more and/or be aerated before serving?

Thanks!

 

[Sammy86]

All things being equal, has anyone else noticed a different flavor from wine stored on nitrogen (or argon), or is it just me?

I am the same and do not like that “nitrogen” flavor…in beer, wine, coffee, etc. it’s just not for me.

My wife thinks I’m crazy though so now at least I have some random dude on the internet who shares the same experience!

 

[Unicorn_Platypus]

try argon instead

 

[brewguyver]

#goals?

 

[SatchIce9]

The Earth's atmosphere is 78% Nitrogen, but I can't smell it or taste it!
Seriously, maybe the off-flavour is from the keg, or the pipes if it's on-tap.