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Hmmm. At what age do you figure one's taste buds go?
"Wine, one sip of this will bathe the drooping spirits in delight beyond the bliss of dreams. Be wise and taste."
- Milton
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| Posts: 588 | Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago | Registered: Aug 16, 2006 | |
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From most scientific work I've seen published, for the majority of males, a slow decline seems to noticeably start around age 60 with the curve becoming more severe in the late 60s. For woman it doesn't seem to start as badly until around 65.
There are exceptions, of course, and the research was done on the general population, not specific groups. Maybe if we stay in good conditions ezercising those our taste buds regularily we will beat the odds. In all honestly though at may still young age (58,)I'm questioning spending a lot of money on expensive wines to be drank in a decade plus. My father, which loved wine, at age 75 couldn't discern much difference between a 1st Growth and a shitty merlot! By 80, he didn't care for much more than a sip just to be socialable. I'm not sure he was tasting much at 70 from comments he often made.
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Thanks. How old is Robert Parker by the way?
"Wine, one sip of this will bathe the drooping spirits in delight beyond the bliss of dreams. Be wise and taste."
- Milton
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| Posts: 588 | Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago | Registered: Aug 16, 2006 | |
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quote: Originally posted by aphilla:
Thanks. How old is Robert Parker by the way?
62
"Wine is bottled poetry." - Robert Louis Stevenson
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| Posts: 1635 | Location: Boca Raton, FL | Registered: Dec 29, 2006 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Sandy Fitzgerald: I wish I was as young as thirstyman! 
Don't feel bad Sandy - I have a knee that is older than you! |
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| Posts: 1198 | Location: Nashville, TN | Registered: Feb 17, 2008 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Sandy Fitzgerald:
From most scientific work I've seen published, for the majority of males, a slow decline seems to noticeably start around age 60 with the curve becoming more severe in the late 60s. For woman it doesn't seem to start as badly until around 65.
There are exceptions, of course, and the research was done on the general population, not specific groups. Maybe if we stay in good conditions ezercising those our taste buds regularily we will beat the odds. In all honestly though at may still young age (58,)I'm questioning spending a lot of money on expensive wines to be drank in a decade plus. My father, which loved wine, at age 75 couldn't discern much difference between a 1st Growth and a shitty merlot! By 80, he didn't care for much more than a sip just to be socialable. I'm not sure he was tasting much at 70 from comments he often made.
I never even thought about this, only thinking about the ultimate end instead. 60 is less than 12 years away for me. That's it, no 2007 CdP for me other than for pop and pour hedonistic delight. |
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| Posts: 5613 | Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Registered: Dec 25, 2003 | |
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Thanks Dr. Tannin;
I forgot to mention that the importance of the ole snotter. Often the nose does go first, which dramatically affects taste. Smoking plays a heavy negative role, along with living in urban environs. Seems all that pollution and nasual smells emitted in the metro areas is much harder on the nose than sniffing cow manure regularly.
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quote: Originally posted by KSC02:
My attraction to the '07 vintage is that it is likely one that we can enjoy through the years. Not a Purchase-n-Bury vintage. I'll buy the '07s (they get released early November here). Just no more new releases of Beaucastel for me.
Can you get what you want in Canada or is it more of a wait-and-see kind of thing? |
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quote: Originally posted by Keeno: quote: Originally posted by KSC02:
My attraction to the '07 vintage is that it is likely one that we can enjoy through the years. Not a Purchase-n-Bury vintage. I'll buy the '07s (they get released early November here). Just no more new releases of Beaucastel for me.
Can you get what you want in Canada or is it more of a wait-and-see kind of thing?
Most producers are available (either directly or through private importers). You can be certain that all of the big wines are available and for very fair pricing. The big question is how many will be available to each person. This depends generally on how many people are in line that morning. Line-ups are common for the most popular wines and rationing/limits-per-buyer are also very, very common. |
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| Posts: 7128 | Location: Montreal, QC | Registered: Feb 17, 2007 | |
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quote: Originally posted by thirsty man:
I am thinking of opening one of the St. Prefert Girauds to see where it is.
Already into your son's stash??   Please post notes if you open one. quote: Originally posted by thirsty man:
Right now I am looking for good value CdPs to keep me from drinking the beaucastels and other nicer CdPs until they are mature!
Les Cailloux Pierre Usseglio Clos St. Jean - People on eBob are going nuts over this. Clos du Mont Olivet Lucien Barrot & Fils Most of these can be found for $30 or less. You could always grab some Gigondas or Cotes du Rhone too. |
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quote: Already into your son's stash??
my stash that I drink when I think of how cute and quiet he used to be.... My brain is saying wait 10 years - my liver is saying you have 24 try one now...... |
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| Posts: 1198 | Location: Nashville, TN | Registered: Feb 17, 2008 | |
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To be honest I tend to put my money into the Rhone when Bordeaux is an off vintage!
Over recent years I have bought such producers as Rene Rostaing, Vieux Telegraph & Pierre Usseglio.
Although I'm told this year the Rhone vintage is not its best!
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