This issue has troubled many people, let’s sort it out now! 1. The older the wine, the better: For liquor, the longer the aging time, the more mellow the wine. Affected by this, many people believe that the older the vintage of wine, the higher the quality. In fact, during the aging process, the quality of wine will slowly develop, mature and decline over time, and the maturity period is the best tasting period for wine. Wine that has passed its drinking period does not mean that it has deteriorated, but the taste is not as strong and the aromatic substances are reduced. It’s not that you can’t drink wine that has not reached its drinking age, it may still be sharp and not so smooth. Generally, daily wines are best consumed within 1 to 2 years, while wines with strong aging potential can be tasted after 5 to 10 years. In short, be cautious about purchasing older wines unless you are very aware of its aging potential.

2. Not all wines are marked with a year: many sparkling wines and fortified wines often do not have a year mark. This is because they are blended from wines of different years, so that the wines of each year can be All show the same style as before, reducing the negative impact of vintage on wine. However, in some years when the grape quality and ripeness are good, the winery will also specialize in producing some vintage champagnes and vintages. These wines are often the treasures of a winery and are more expensive than non-vintage wines.