You’ll also be able to get an idea of the style of wine and even where it’s from by the notes you’re smelling in the glass.
Bring the glass right up to your nose and give it a quick sniff. At this stage, you can tell pretty much instantly whether the wine’s gone off and you need to stop the tasting! You’ll also be able to get an idea of the style of wine and even where it’s from by the notes you’re smelling in the glass. Toasty aromas, for instance, suggest the wine has been aged in oak, while tropical fruit notes imply it’s from a hot climate wine region.