Wine’s Regionality

It is not necessarily a contradiction in terms, but not all fine wine improves in the bottle.
Wine’s Regionality
Once celebrated for its ability to improve over time, wine is crafted today to deliver complex flavors in its youth. il21/Shutterstock
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A television newscaster recently spoke about a gentleman who had just celebrated his 90th birthday and used the phrase “aging like fine wine” in respect to his vitality.

It is not necessarily a contradiction in terms, but not all fine wine improves in the bottle. And in today’s world, it is less likely than it has ever been. Fine wine is often described these days as something that people will enjoy as soon as it’s released.

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