"When all these elements—acidity, phenolics, sugar, and aromatic potential—are held in equilibrium, a white wine is not only capable of enduring the years, but of transforming into something more intricate and profound with age."
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc!
"Natural wines with low or no added sulphites may, under the right conditions, age gracefully as well, some SO₂ is very helpful in preventing oxidation, which is one of the main causes for wine’s gradual deterioration over time."
When you've paid $50 a bottle for a natural wine whose structure disintegrates within 30 minutes of popping the cork (all fruit gone, brett city), you will think two or three times about spending that much money on natural wine again.
Great article, thank you. The mechanisms of SO2 are fascinating.
"When all these elements—acidity, phenolics, sugar, and aromatic potential—are held in equilibrium, a white wine is not only capable of enduring the years, but of transforming into something more intricate and profound with age."
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc!
"Natural wines with low or no added sulphites may, under the right conditions, age gracefully as well, some SO₂ is very helpful in preventing oxidation, which is one of the main causes for wine’s gradual deterioration over time."
When you've paid $50 a bottle for a natural wine whose structure disintegrates within 30 minutes of popping the cork (all fruit gone, brett city), you will think two or three times about spending that much money on natural wine again.
Great article, thank you. The mechanisms of SO2 are fascinating.