Even the Cellar Beast agrees: According to them, it's a myth Although they agree that it’s an old saying that every wine gets better with age, but that’s simply not true. Many wines, of course, do benefit from being cellared and consumed at a later date, but only those that have been made specifically to be aged. In fact, the vast majority of wine produced around the world is not made to be aged, and most should be consumed within a few years of the vintage turning up in stock. Aging wine really depends on the grape variety used, the winemaking methods employed, and the storage conditions, and many of these are intertwined and difficult to disentangle. Natural wines tend to change flavor profile over time as well, so you may have a wide range of experiences from the same varietal at different times. So don’t feel guilty about not being the type to cellar your wines; there’s nothing wrong with enjoying your favorite wine quite fresh.
My personal favorite. I have one in the kitchen and one in my shop.
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