Time to use your nose. Swirl the wine a bit then smell. The swirl will aid in bringing forth the aromas of the wine. Your first smell should be brief, a quick sniff. make a mental note, what smells did you pick up? Oak, berries, was it spicy? Now -- stick your nose into the glass breath in the aroma deeply. What's your second impression? Did you pick up the same aroma or have you picked up something different? Sometimes that second smell will give you a totally different experience. Did you pick up oak, berry, flowers, vanilla or citrus odor's? A wine's aroma is an excellent indicator of its quality. The aroma will tell you of the wines unique characteristics. Gently swirl the wine once more, let the aromas blend together, and sniff again. Just to make sure you have enjoyed the aroma, and see if you pick up any further aromas