However, noting how close you had to get to the wine before you started to perceive aromas would tell you how pronounced the aromas are.
The next tip is not to be afraid to stick your nose deep into the glass. Smelling from a distance that you might smell a hot soup on a stove isn’t going to get you far. However, noting how close you had to get to the wine before you started to perceive aromas would tell you how pronounced the aromas are. The further away your nose, the more pronounced it would be. Wines which you can’t smell much of at first may just be a bit ‘closed’ and need some time. Swirl a bit more.