Tag Archives: ageability

Remarkable Ageability Of Wines Made From The Tempranillo Grape Variety

Posted on January 22, 2022 by damewine

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 →

Posted in Dame Wine | Tagged ageability, Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo | 1 Comment

Within the Silence, Hope is Always Waiting for Us

Posted on June 26, 2017 by damewine

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 →

Posted in Dame Wine | 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 | 5 Comments

What Qualities make a Great Older Wine?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by damewine

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 →

Posted in Dame Wine | Tagged ageability, Alsace, France, Riesling | 4 Comments

Ageability: Does it matter to the wine world anymore?

Posted on June 24, 2015 by damewine

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 →