Mythbusters: Does Wine Really Get Better With Age?

About this episode

This episode discusses the common myth that all wine improves with age and explains the nuances of wine aging.

Ep 160 You’ve probably assumed wine always gets better with age…but not all wine is meant to sit for years. Aged wine sounds fancy, right? The older the bottle, the better it must be. Right? Nope. Sure, some wines are meant to age. But a lot of wine you’re buying is already close to its peak and waiting too long doesn’t make it better. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually happens as wine ages and why aging = better doesn’t apply across the board. I’ll walk you through the simple w...

People in this episode

Host: Hailey Bohlman

Topics covered

• wine aging
• myths about wine
• wine education
• wine quality
• beginner wine tips

Keywords

• wine aging
• myths
• wine quality
• wine education
• beginner tips

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