Is my wine "old"? 🍷 The key to getting the best out of your wine is to know what's the right time to open it. Many people believe that wine always ages "fine", but that's not true. Almost 95 percent of the wines produced are meant to be consumed young. This means you should open them within two to three years of the year displayed on the bottle. These wines taste lively and fresh, and are quite inexpensive. On the other hand, an older wine is usually had 3 to 4 years after it has been bottled.