Some people believe that all white and rosé wines are best consumed young, but based on that reasoning, they ignore any wines released a year ago. Today, for example, rosé wines from 2020 are what people want. And they seem to treat 2019 rosés like dishwater—and an anything older like COVID-19. Yet not all whites and rosés collapse quickly. Indeed, some improve! So you may ask if closeout wines worth buying. Well, like anything else, it depends on a lot of factors. Without going into details, here are a few ideas: Is the store air-conditioned, or is it usually cool in summer? Heat and fluctuating temperatures can ruin wine. Only seek white wines that are bright and straw-colored, not coppery or bronze. Such colors indicate oxidation. Wines bottled in clear glass should show no more than a faint change from the expected yellow or gold. If there is any indication …