Don’t drink it yet…
Wine is like a living/breathing organism changing throughout
the years in their barrel and bottle. Ageing the appropriate bottle of wine is
magical. Not every bottle of wine is ageable but there are many wines you CAN
age and with appropriate maturation WILL develop into something absolutely
extraordinary. It can be difficult though. You need to research what wines you
can age and for how long. That can be a lot of work and it’s easier just to buy
wine and drink it (most do). You’ll be missing out though. Sure you can buy
wine that has some age to it already but you’ll pay a lot more. A less
expensive option is to visit a wine shop, talk to them – they are there to
help. Tell them some grape varietals you like and inquire which wines you can
age and for how long. You can even research online. Write the time frame to
open your “future” bottles up on the back label. Find a cool, dark place to
store these bottles separate from your main wine rack so you’re less tempted to
open them up. From time to time I even look at my futures gaining anticipation
but reminding myself how good it will taste upon appropriate maturation. With
some discipline, and believe me it’s not always easy, you’ll find the wine is
so much more tastier and you’ll have to spend a lot more to find something
comparable. I’m telling you it IS worth it! You could find wines from lower
price points and up. So find a bottle(s) and try this. You’ll be sending me a
thank you card!
Sláinte! TCW
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