Aging

The slow math of the dark

After fermentation, the wine rests. Eighteen months in barrel, then more in bottle. Nothing is rushed; nothing is released before it's ready.

The timeline

months 0–6    malolactic, settling
months 6–12   barrel, lees stirring
months 12–18  racking, blending trials
months 18+    bottle, resting

Why it matters

Wine is the only thing we make that gets better while we do nothing. The skill is knowing when to leave it alone.