AT what AGE is WINE perfect?

Question

Red or white wine.

The brewing age..

Answer 1

Each wine has its own individual 'potential.'

Wines will react to ageing in bottle in different ways, dependant on a vast number of variable factors. Apart from, of course, how well the wine has been stored over time, the most important of these factors are:

a) The grape variety of the wine.
eg. Pinot Noir generally ages well though Sauvignon Blanc is normally best consumed young.

b) The quality of the vintage (some years will produce a wine that will be best with age, some years are lighter and do not need as much time to mature).
eg. Château Margaux 1990 will not be at its peak for another 6-12 years yet, whereas the Château Margaux 1999 is ready for drinking now.

c) The production methods of the wine.
eg. One would expect a heavily-oaked Chardonnay such as a Batard-Montrachet to outlast an unoaked Chardonnay such as a Grand Cru Chablis.

Although these are only the most prominent of dozens of factors involved in guaging the ageing potential of a wine, it is plain to see that there can be no generalisation in terms of how long to cellar bottles for.

When giving a recommendation for which vintage is ready to drink now or how long a new vintage should be cellared, we have to look at the combination of these and other factors, though the best guage is normally how the wine has responded to ageing so far. If we look at existing tasting notes from similar bottles and how they developed over time, it is much easier to estimate when the wine will reach its peak.

My best advice for anyone wanting to know how long before they should open their treasured bottles would be to ask an expert who has tasted those in the past. Every wine is different and should be treated as an individual.

Sorry to ramble on for days, but it's fairly hard to explain.

I hope this answer helps.

Answer 2

There is no easy answer for this. Crap like White Zin or Arbor Mist are best right after you buy it whereas a 2000 Barolo will be best in 5 years and can be aged for another 30 if you feel like it.

And you *can* age white wine. Aged Sauterenes are some of the most expensive things out there. And some white burgandies and bordeauxs age wonderfully!

Basically, if you are ever at a loss for how long to keep a specific wine, ask the owner of the wine shop or the wine steward. They should know. But a general rule is that anything under $35-40 is not really made to be aged extensively.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Wine is not brewed, it is fermented.

The vast majority of wines are meant to be drunk upon release, that is, when the winery ships the wine to a retailer.

Only a very small percentage of wines improve with age; each wine and each vintage has its own specific aging characteristics, so, for example, Ch. Mouton Rothschild 1970 will have a different aging profile than Ch. Lafite Rothschild 1970, and Ch. Lafite Rothschild 1976 will have a different aging profile than Ch. Lafite Rothschild 1970.

Answer 5

The aging of wine, and its ability to potentially improve wine quality, distinguishes wine from most other consumable goods

Answer 6

It totally depends upon the wine. Some are meant to be aged; others are meant to have right when you buy them. Do some research online or get books at the library on various wines, etc.

Answer 7

Wine is fermented and you only age red wines, not white wine. White wine is meant to be consumed after release (Sauvignon Blanc should not be stored more than 6 months) and there is no exact aging time for red wine. Cabernet Sauvignon can age for 20 years. Pinot Noir can be cellared 2-8 years (do not drink Pinot Noir too young, right now, 2003 are drinkable). I cellar my red wine at least three years before drinking however, you can find older red wines in the store. If you are looking to drink it directly after you buy it, find a red wine bottle that states 2001 or earlier on the label. Always store your wine at a cool temperature (around 55 degrees.) If you are looking for a smooth red wine, go with a meritage (blend), or a Pinot Noir, if you are looking for something with a kick, Zinfandel (Not WHITE Zinfandel) is always wonderful. If you are into white wines, I love Gewurztraminer, it is slightly sweet with a tad bit of spice.

Ports and some dessert wines can be aged, however, I was mainly referring to California wines, not French. French wine has a lot of it's own standards.

and it's perfectly acceptable to age wine even if it's under $35. I taste and purchase my Pinot Noir young and cellar it for 3 years before opening my bottle and it is fantastic!! (Cabs I Cellar longer)

Answer 8

Dagm - Great answer!
It is perfectly aged the second before you start to drink it. Guaraunteed everytime!
Excelsior Red wine is THE BEST! It's from Australia and has a deep plum flavor!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

The correct age is 18 and above. Best is 21 and above. The colour of the wine you list i doubt is your favourite. I think you should know what i means.