james laube's wine flights

Judging Infant Wines

Posted: May 30, 2006 12:38pm ET

Which wines are the most difficult to evaluate in their infancy -- in barrel or bottle? For me, there are several contenders. Syrah can be devilish out of barrel because of its intensity. Big, rich, hearty and loaded with a beef stew of flavors.

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