One of the most enduring myths of red wine is that the older it gets, the better it is. Where this erroneous line comes from is buried in history, but it’s likely no true wine lover came up with it. Most wine lovers know that certain wines age nicely for decades, but most red wines are best within a few years of their vintage, if not immediately. Besides, aging wine is a task that amateurs shouldn’t try without understanding the details of the game. My guess is that non-wine lovers, hearing praise being heaped on bottles of 20-year-old red Bordeaux, assume that all older red wine is better than the young stuff. In fact, I believe that wines that might be better with age also may be enjoyed while young. Just decant the wine for an hour and watch it improve. A lot of red wines are rated by so-called …