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age-worthy

adjective
age-wor·​thy | \ ˈāj-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce age-worthy (audio) \
variants: or less commonly ageworthy

Definition of age-worthy

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 … 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

Other Words from age-worthy

age-worthiness or less commonly ageworthiness noun
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

First Known Use of age-worthy

1981, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for age-worthy

age entry 2 + -worthy

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