Wine cellars aren’t just for the rich, said Dave McIntyre in The Washington Post. Many humble wines “can age remarkably well” if you’re willing to reserve them a place in a cool closet or under the stairs for several years or more.
2010 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz-Cabernet South Australia ($12). This widely available blend is “an age-worthy bargain” that shares “the lively, spicy character” of many great Australian reds.
2010 Château Michel de Vert Lussac Saint-Emilion Bordeaux, France ($12). Low-priced wines from outstanding vintages often age well. This one has “the woodsy spice” of cabernet franc and “the plummy texture” of merlot.
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