The Life of a Wine
Written By: Dylan York on Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Proper wine maintenance can ensure a full life for any wine.Just make sure to follow these guidelines.
There are three important factors that contribute to the life of a wine: the type of vintage it is made from, the intentions of the winemaker, and how the wine is stored. Each factor is equally important to help you choose the right wine for the right time. The vintage combines the effects of climate and terroir on the wine. Each grape...read moreTagged Under: Storage, Vintage Wine, Wine Life, Wine Maintenance, Cellaring, Temperature
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Age Is Wisdom
Written By: Dylan York on Monday, January 14, 2008
When it comes to older wines, experience counts. Find out why you should venture back in time to build your palate.
Before purchasing a wine, people often ask me how long they should age it. The best answer I can give them is: "it depends on your tastes". To fully understand how a younger wine will age you have to drink older wines. This is the only way to train your palate on the flavors that an aged wine offers. Since everyone's palate...read moreTagged Under: Red Wines, White Wines, Older Wine, Vintage Wine, Palate, Young Wine
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