Is My Wine Ready to Drink?
Our Most Frequently Asked Ten Questions: #5 Is My Wine Ready to Drink?
All wines benefit when they are allowed to settle down and get some age time. Some wines need more time than others.
Whites - lighter fruity whites can usually be enjoyed within 2-4 months of bottling. Heavier, drier whites will need approx 6 months before they will be close to drinking.
Reds - most reds are dry and have no residual sugar. They need the most age time to develop their unique characteristics. We recommend 6-12 months before opening.
Sweets - depending on the wine and sweetness level, sweeter wines are usually good to drink within just a few weeks of bottling.
With all that being said, you are the wine maker and ultimately have the decision to say when your wine tastes the best.
All wines benefit when they are allowed to settle down and get some age time. Some wines need more time than others.
Whites - lighter fruity whites can usually be enjoyed within 2-4 months of bottling. Heavier, drier whites will need approx 6 months before they will be close to drinking.
Reds - most reds are dry and have no residual sugar. They need the most age time to develop their unique characteristics. We recommend 6-12 months before opening.
Sweets - depending on the wine and sweetness level, sweeter wines are usually good to drink within just a few weeks of bottling.
With all that being said, you are the wine maker and ultimately have the decision to say when your wine tastes the best.