What wines benefit from aging?

[hmk877]

Hi, I'm new to brewing and 'learning' from forums & posts, but I'm not clear on which wines should be aged and which can be drunk sooner.

Posts often say 'country wines' should be aged for around 6 months.....what's the definition of a country wine, and why 6 month?

I have a couple of DJ's of fruit juice wines (WOW, pomegranate etc)...should they be aged?

I also have a couple made from fruit tea bags, and have read they don't benefit from aging...does this sound right?

I've added finings so far to all the ones that have been racked, and they look crystal clear:-D. Does this have any bearing on leaving them longer, or not?

Really enjoy making the wines, but can't wait for the best bit:drink:
Sorry for so many q's on the one post....did I say I can't wait for the best bit:drink:

Thanks.

 

[syzygy]

Country wines are generally ones that aren't grape. (Think there's some sort of EU law on it)
But generally, it's your blackberry, Elder & that sort of thing

I've drank them not long after bottling with little aging & they're nice enough.
If you make loads, they'll be aged by default of not having enough time to drink them.

Drink some early, leave some, then compare

 

[user 8252]

Pomegranate is my favourite WOW, I drink it young, probably starting from 4-6 weeks in the bottle.