Yesterday's Wine is the sixteenth studio album by Willie Nelson, released in 1971 on RCA Victor. It was produced by Felton Jarvis, known for his work with Elvis Presley. The album is considered a concept album, narrating a man's life from birth to death, with songs flowing thematically.
The album includes the title track "Yesterday's Wine", which became a minor hit on the country charts. It also features covers of songs by other writers, such as "Me and Paul" and "Summer of Roses". Although not a major commercial success at the time, it has since been reappraised as a key work in Nelson's discography.
Recording took place at RCA Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Willie Nelson was in a transitional period, moving away from the polished Nashville sound toward a more personal, relaxed style that would define his later career. The album reflects his growing maturity as a songwriter and performer.