Thanks @R_Frankel for the prompt. Should have posted this here:
Inspired by the discussion from [above as well as] Approach to Aging Wines and prompted by @Ian_Sutton’s comment:
For context, I’m approaching my late 40s. I would say that I have only been an avid wine “consumer” but not really “serious” about wine until recently.
Over my wine journey for the past quarter of a century, my palate for food has certainly changed but mostly just on the peripheral (I probably like veggies more and meat less than I used to, etc.). However, I have been less intentional with wine and am curious to hear how others have experienced changes in preferences over the years.
The one point of reference that I can share is my first introduction to serious wine a couple of decades ago by a close friend’s father, who was a distributor. He opened a ‘97 Quintessa to have with some homemade pasta. It was a life changing experience for me; this opened me to the world of fine wine.
Last year, I got my hands on a few more bottles and the experience was almost equally sublime. At least with regards to the ‘97 Quintessa, I can confirm my palate has not changed. The wine remains as compelling now as it was then.
Including some photos of my recent Quintessa experience. Sometimes, first loves do stand the test of time. 
