
Older Vintage Wine
Enjoy the evolution and beauty of older wines...
Certain wines, a very few, evolve and improve with age. The layers of complexity that result in these years in bottle are a primary reason collectors invest and store wines for the long term. The intricate flavors and delicacy in older vintage wines can amaze and delight the palate.
Wines that often improve with age include Barolo and Barbaresco, from the Nebbiolo grape, Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley and other regions in California, but also certain wines from Australia, Argentina, Washington State and elsewhere. The classic collector wine is Bordeaux, and in the best vintages these wines can age for 5 or more decades. Burgundy can also deliver age-worth examples. Rioja Gran Reservas are often released after some ageing in barrel and bottle, but can continue to age well. The Northern Rhone wines, with the Syrah grape, soften and gain much with some bottle age. And of course, the best vintage Champagne will linger and evolve in a most complex way for decades.
While these are classic examples, nearly every region has potential, and the best producers will work hard in the best vintages to craft a bottle for long-term ageing.
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R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Crianza 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- JS
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Perez Pascuas Ribera del Duero El Pedrosal Reserva 2009Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain
- RP
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Tapiz Seleccion de Barricas Red 2012Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
- W&S
- WE
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Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos 2013Other White Blends from Hungary
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Weinert Cavas de Weinert 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
- JS
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Antinori Muffato (500ML) 2009Other Dessert from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- WS
- W&S
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Pievalta San Paolo Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico 2015Verdicchio from Marche, Italy
- V
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Contino Gran Reserva 2014Other Red Blends from Rioja, Spain
- JD
- JS
- RP
- WS
- W&S
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R. Lopez de Heredia Rioja Vina Tondonia Reserva (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- TA
- JS
- RP
- D
- W&S
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R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva 2008Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- TA
- JS
- RP
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R. Lopez de Heredia Rioja Vina Tondonia Reserva (375ML half-bottle) 2008Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- TA
- JS
- RP
- D
- W&S
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Dutton-Goldfield Walker Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Green Valley, Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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R. Lopez de Heredia Rioja White Vina Gravonia Crianza 2012Other White Blends from Rioja, Spain
- RP
- JS
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Vine Cliff Proprietress Reserve Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Carneros, California
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Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2014Semillon from Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
- WE
- JS
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Carlos Serres Gran Reserva 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- TP
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Bodegas Campillo Reserva Selecta 2012Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- WE
- JS
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Carmelo Patti Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
- RP
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Conde de Hervias Torre del Conde de Hervias 2011Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain
- W&S
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Arzuaga Gran Reserva 2014Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain
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Jean-Marc Vincent Santenay Beaurepaire Premier Cru Blanc 2015Chardonnay from Santenay, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France
- D
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Felsina Vin Santo (375ML half-bottle) 2008Other Dessert from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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Lidio Carraro Quorum 2006Other Red Blends from Brazil
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Rocca delle Macie Roccato 2012Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy