age-worthy
adjective
age-wor·thy
ˈāj-ˌwər-t͟hē 
variants
or less commonly ageworthy
of a wine
: able to improve in taste and quality through aging : suitable for aging
Yountville is known for age-worthy Cabernets with big tannins.—
Jennifer D. Frank, Wine at Your Fingertips, 2008
Jennifer D. Frank, Wine at Your Fingertips, 2008… California's best Chardonnays are amazingly complex and ageworthy. The wines drink well early and can also reward cellaring, developing rich flavors and complex nuances.—James Laube, Wine Spectator, 31 July 2012
James Laube, Wine Spectator, 31 July 2012
age-worthiness
noun
or less commonly ageworthiness
Age-worthiness, especially where pinot noir is concerned, has recently become a favored topic for winemaker panels.
—John Winthrop Haegar, North American Pinot Noir, 2004
John Winthrop Haegar, North American Pinot Noir, 2004
Dictionary Entries Near age-worthy
Cite this Entry
“Age-worthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age-worthy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share