How to taste wine
Observe: hold your glass by the stem or base, and tip it on one side, examining the difference in colour between the center and the edge of the wine. Swirl: Swirl the wine in a circular motion. This increases the surface area of the wine, allowing it to and release more aromas. Smell: Smell the wine while lightly swirling it around. The swirl allows evaporating alcohol vapours to carry every scent into your nose. Taste: Take a sip of the wine but don't swallow just yet. Roll the wine around in your mouth, exposing it to different parts of your tongue. What do y...