age-worthy

adjective

age-wor·​thy ˈāj-ˌwər-t͟hē 

variants or less commonly ageworthy

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

age-worthiness noun

or less commonly ageworthiness

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

Word History

Etymology

age entry 2 + -worthy

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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