Superior Sips: The Ins and Outs of Wine Etiquette

Sample wines from various regions and countries to learn how weather patterns and soil affect grapes and the resulting wines. New Africa/Shutterstock

There’s much more to looking sophisticated with a glass in hand than “Swirl, Sniff, and Sip”—or in other words, to release the aromatic scents, identify fruits and flavors, and taste.

Before you raise your glass, you’ll want to ...