There are lots of factors with different grape varietals, fermentation styles, barrel aging, and possible ‘bottle ‘shock’. Some wineries also hold their bottled red wine for extended aging before being released. Two – three years is not uncommon. White wines are typically released one to two years after harvest.
But the fastest vineyard-to-glass wine is typically the French Beaujolais Nouveau released in November each year right after harvest, fermentation and bottling. Meh…
