Typically, the aging process follows the descriptions listed below. 2 to 3 years old - At this point, the wine has a purple or ruby color. The aroma has hints of cherries and raspberries. The flavor is delicate and fruity, with elements of spicy oak. As time goes by, the wine develops more of a brick color, with aromas becoming more complex and showing tones of fresh leather.
Flavors also show more complexity, with more pronounced oak characters.
5 to 10 years old - This is as old as we suggest aging ZD Pinot Noir, although there are some who like to drink these wines even older. The wines at this point become tawny in color with deeper aromas of leather and oak, and softer jammy, plummy flavors.