Ever hear of barrel or tank samples of wine? These are wines that are still in their respective fermentation and/or aging containers. In other words, they are unfinished wines where certain processes are still going on. The components are not yet harmonious, oak appears rough, and even tannins in reds can be devastatingly aggressive. Most folks don’t get to taste these as they’re very difficult to access and get a handle on. Winemakers, because it’s their job, do this regularly and can make something of them. Often journalists get to taste wines in this format as well. With more tasting experience, they can at times, project what the finished wine will be like and pass it on to the consumer.
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