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Tag Archives: ageability
Remarkable Ageability Of Wines Made From The Tempranillo Grape Variety
As a group of friends gathered together to celebrate a special 50th birthday back in the first month of 2020, before Covid took a stranglehold on the world, the anticipation of a 50-year-old wine about to be poured started to … Continue reading
Within the Silence, Hope is Always Waiting for Us
There was a time in my life when I had no hope… every minute was painful, every day was dreaded and I only looked forward to sleep… and never waking again. I think many of us face this at least … Continue reading
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Tagged ageability, Aged Wine, Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino Vertical, Brunello Vertical, Hope, Il Poggione, Italian Red Wine, Italy, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscan, Tuscan Red Wine, Tuscan Wine, Tuscany, Vertical, Wine, Wine Vertical, Winetasting
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What Qualities make a Great Older Wine?
Various research companies have estimated that up to 90% of wine purchased in the US is consumed within 24 hours. Of course, this could range between 70-90% depending on different factors – many people may purchase a significant amount of … Continue reading
Ageability: Does it matter to the wine world anymore?
It does seem magical how some wines can improve with age. When I first started my wine studies 15 years ago, this was one of the aspects of wine I found truly exciting. But it initially led to the incorrect … Continue reading
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Tagged ageability, Christian Moueix, Grange, La Fleur-Petrus, Latour, Opus One, Penfolds
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