You’ll also be able to tell how dry or sweet it is, which will give you an idea of how the wine was made.
Whether you plan on swallowing the wine or using a spittoon, you need to swill the wine for a few seconds and let it completely coat your mouth so you can assess the wine’s body and balance of flavours. You’ll also be able to tell how dry or sweet it is, which will give you an idea of how the wine was made.