Library Wines & Why You Should Buy Them

By Gregory Aubrey

From thrillers to timeless classics, there’s always books you keep in your library to peruse when you feel the time is right, reading some from time to time and putting the rest away, yearning for the next time you’ll be able to enjoy reading them. Just like the saying goes “Not all heroes wear capes,” well, “Not all libraries lend out books.” It’s time to learn more about library wines, what makes them so special and why you should consider buying them.

While most wines can and should be enjoyed young, there is no substitute for the feeling and thrill one gets when opening a bottle that’s been put away and cellared for a special occasion.

These age-worthy wines create a different, deeper and unique experience for the wine drinker, almost like opening up a romance novel and falling in love with the story - except this time the novel is your wine, and the story is everything you’re experiencing when drinking it; the new and unique flavors, complex and seductive aromas, the silky palate texture - something that you simply cannot find in a young vintage.

A wine that has been cellared allows you to re-experience special memories in your life - perhaps a Bar Mitzvah or wedding anniversary. Library wines are great gifts for wine aficionados, too! If you’re looking for wines to add to your cellar or to celebrate a momentous occasion, let one of our wine experts guide you in finding the perfect bottle.

From France to Italy and Spain to Israel and beyond, we’re proud to have a rare and unique collection of library wines available to ship at the click of a button.