The hues of red wine are so beautiful. There are many various shades you will notice in the glass. Younger wines will always have the deeper tones. As the wine ages, the color will change to a lighter shade of red. The color won't appear as deep, dark, and intense as it was when the wine was first bottled. Some like to drink young wines, and others wait while the wine age a bit anticipating a smoother, soft finish. We say drink now, drink young, drink old, listen to your palate. Drink what you enjoy by tasting wine at various stages after it's been bottle. That's the best way to please your palate.