If this expression is used to describe a person (“aging like a fine wine”) it is meant to compliment the person, saying the more they age, the better they become as a person, like a wine (and unlike most other things, which get worse with age).
Furthermore, what does aging do to wine?
Generally, during the process of maturation and aging, the most obvious change occurs in the color of the wine. In white wine, the color becomes golden, and later, can turn to brown if the wine is aged too long. … The taste of the wine also changes. Astringent and harsh tastes are replaced by smoother, rounder tastes.
Moreover, is wine better older? Some authorities state that more wine is consumed too old than too young. Aging changes wine, but does not categorically improve it or worsen it. … Experts vary on precise numbers, but typically state that only 5–10% of wine improves after 1 year, and only 1% improves after 5–10 years.
In this regard, does wine increase in value with age?
The value of wine does not increase indefinitely. After a certain age, it becomes less desirable as a beverage, and its value goes down.