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What Makes a Wine Age Worthy?

ew wines are ageworthy. Most—even very good ones—are made to be uncorked within the first year after bottling. Their tasting characteristics reflect this. In the case of reds, tannins—the compounds astringent on the palate—are usually lower, and acidity as well, but red fruits are pronounced. Whites, meanwhile, might have high acidity and

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