precocious: Wines that mature quickly are precocious. However the term also applies to wines that may last and evolve gracefully over a long period of time, but taste as if they are aging quickly because of their tastiness and soft, early charms.
Ripening was precocious by 10 to 14 days, with the harvest finishing end of March.
Based on an equally precocious start to the growing cycle, comparisons with the outstanding 2001 were made. But although generally a promising sign, early budbreak and flowering do not necessarily guarantee an exceptional vintage.
 See also: Region, Fresh, Vintage, Style, Quality
  
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