Why do people smell the wine before consumption?!
Why do people smell the wine before consumption?
Answers:
When you swirl the wine in the glass and smell it before you sip it's to help you take in all of the flavors better. I don't know if you've had the pleasure of taking in the full flavor of a really good wine like that, but if you ever do you'll know why it's done.
And you don't sniff the cork. When the cork is handed to you you're looking to see if it's dry because it was stored incorrectly or if the wine has soaked through all the way and been exposed to oxygen.
Sense of smell and taste are linked. Wines have different tastes and therefore different aromas. It's another way to fully appreciate the wine and its flavor.