The Ultimate OLD vs. YOUNG Wine Taste Test.

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I have tasted the following wines in this Video:

2020 – Zuccardi Q Malbec, Argentina

2004 – Zuccardi Q Malbec, Argentina

2015 – Tyrell`s Wines Vat 1 Semillon, Australia

1998 - Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 1 Semillon, Australia

2021 – Schloss Johannisberg Auslese `Rosalack`, Germany

1964 - Schloss Johannisberg Auslese `Rosalack`, Germany

96-100: An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wines of this caliber are worth a special effort to find, purchase and consume.
90 - 95: An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines.
80 - 89: A barely above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of finesse and flavor as well as character with no noticeable flaws.
70 - 79: An average wine with little distinction except that it is soundly made. In essence, a straightforward, innocuous wine.
60 - 69: A below-average wine containing noticeable deficiencies, such as excessive acidity and/or tannin, an absence of flavor or possibly dirty aromas or flavors.
50 - 59: A wine deemed to be unacceptable.

I have always been interested in the aging process. When I started learning about wine, I was impressed when people tasted a bottle and were instantly able to tell me with precision how long it would last. Today I know of course, that that’s not how it works. Experts taste a wine and based on past experience with the wine style or producer they give an estimate of a wine´s life expectancy.
That estimate is usually based on the fact that the wine will be stored in perfect conditions at cool and consistent temperatures in a dark and humid environment. But even then, the main critics' estimates are usually fairly conservative and can be off by years.
It is a bit like asking a veterinarian how long your dog is going to live. They will think about the life expectancy of that breed and the medical history of your dog and then give you an estimate, not knowing whether your dog will get cancer tomorrow.
Great wines should – in my opinion, be aged as they usually become more interesting, more palatable, and more delicious after a period of maturation. But there is a risk associated with aging as you might open the bottle too late and taste the wine way after its peak … sort of like watching Mel Gibson in What Women Want instead of Mad Max.

[OuterGalaxyLounge]

Konstantin is such a tough critic. Seeing him give something a 98 is rare. I can't even imagine how good a 98-point wine scored by Konstantin must be.

[NeutralMjolkHotel]

Aussie here! I’ve had the 1998 Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon twice in the past 5 years - both times under cork. Both times worthy of being one of the greatest white wines I’ve ever had. Absolutely stunning.
Stood up next to a Selosse Substance in terms of wow-factor. Glad to see it get the praise it deserves.

[AShiga]

I had a cheap 2000 Cotes de Blaye yesterday (16 GBP). It felt like a simple but well made wine where aging helped a lot smoothening it out. It did taste like a 5 years-old wine without any harsh tannins. The color was a young ruby going ligther towars the rim. It was kept in bonded warehouses throughout this time and the cork was spotless.

[drmatthewhorkey]

Great job including a Hunter Valley Semillon, not the most popular wine style. Wow a 98 point score too! I have the same concept video coming up soon.

[jonikaranka]

Thanks, the "urine sample" description made my day. Also, I finally got a good pronounciation guide for auslese and spatlese.

[camillaflorentz]

Oh yes, I would definitely buy the Baum wineglass. Always looking for the perfect wine glasses showcasing the best aromas of the wine. 🍷❤

[matthewprzybyla]

I run wine tours in The Hunter Valley and I get to taste the older vintages. True that- way more interesting than young. Keep in mind summer in The Hunter Valley is 40 degrees Celsius and very dry so light and dry wines are way to go

[K-JFDI-W]

The Tyrell’s Vat 1 Semillon is definitely a bit of a Somm cult classic, and will often do well with quite a few early courses on a tasting menu given its breadth of complexity and unique flavours, somehow wrapped together delicately when aged. It truly is a worldie, and nice to see it getting attention it merits. Zum wohl Konstantin 🥂 🤜🏼🤛🏻

[arthurj.siemon]

Great looking coffee bar! Congratulations!!

[diegogodinhorocha]

I would never say that Zuccardi Q is meant to age, but, then again, those guys are always highlighting the quality of their process and terroir. And the fact that what they deliver greatly surpasses what they charge. Kudos to them. I think right now is the best time to get wines from Mendoza, before the prices skyrocket.

[bradp]

A great video as always, and I am delighted you enjoyed an Australian wine made just a few hours drive from where I live!
One wine that I've never been able to keep long enough to try really old, but the decade old versions that I have tried have been fantastic is another Australian wine - Tahbilk Marsanne from central Victoria. And a rare grape variety at that.

[ChaosCrischen]

Also an interesting topic when it comes to aging of wine is the "dumb phase" Bordeaux style wines seem to have, where the wines are closed up and seem dead.

[baggrabb]

Great video as always. Keeping a wine for 60 years is a commitment. Just glad none of these were corked! 🙏🙏🍷🍷

[georgeliapis]

Another great video! For me, young ones are best when it comes to certain varieties, like Sauvignon Blanc; this gunpowder / flint taste isn’t there when they age. However, a Riesling or a Bordeaux, or even an Assyrtiko or Arinto? Definitely the aged ones are better; you definitely peaked my interest with that Semillon!

I have a question though. Since most of us don’t have a cellar (or just a proper room) to age wines as they should be stored, and most shops nowadays treat bottles like… supermarkets (placing them standing, in plenty of light, and warm conditions), how is a regular wine aficionado going to get a properly aged bottle, without paying a hefty price (and risk)?

[TheDesertWineGuy]

I love that you used the word "interesting" to describe that wine. In my reviews of wine, I have come across only two or three that I found that word appropriate to use, and boy were they good. In my reviews, I kind of felt weird in using the word as no other wine reviewer seems to use it however that was the appropriate word.

[HouseOfFeck]

Valuable video! I prefer younger wines in general but age is fascinating

[MDL-lwmy]

I love to age wines. I really enjoy the secondary and tertiary flavors that develop with proper aging and storage. Cheers 🥂

[maxgroh]

thanks for the new camera shot showing the wines in front of a white background. can really tell what colour it is from this new view. cheers

[michaelwerfel]

How do you track your wines and when to drink? Obviously aging is better than opening wines too early, but managing a cellar and creating that balance is not easy. I always worry about opening something before it's time or letting something go too long. Wine reviews from experts are not always recent so any advice is helpful. Thanks for the great video 🎉

[paulmassey]

Great video, an insight into wines not normally available in Spain .
We are blessed with producers here that release aged wines ready to drink.