Wine Asylum

Please read my first post.

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In Reply to: RE: Trying to achieve? posted by mkuller on February 07, 2010 at 10:36:13

Most wines made today are structured to be enjoyed during the first years after released. The fruit is ripe and the tannins are mild. California and other new world wine producers are giving the world what they want. If you go to a restaurant and order a bottle of Silver Oaks you will enjoy it and it doesn't have to be 5+ years old.

Asking how long to wait for a bottle of 2006 Hourglass, after the wine maker has just told you the fruit is perfect and the tannins are silky, is an example of what I'm talking about. People are laying down wines that don't need to be laid down because they are trying to be wine snobs!

There are wines that will improve with age, but they are a small percentage. Less now than 20 years ago. And I'm not saying that is a bad thing. Wine is meant to be enjoyed, so the more people that are getting into it the better. Just don't miss a wine at it's peak because of dogma.

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And don't drink it too early... - mkuller 21:18:27 02/08/10 (1)
- I think we're close to saying the same thing... - jimbill 15:56:48 02/09/10 (0)

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