1)Look: Examine the wine’s color, viscosity, and whether it has any sediment

2)Swirl: Oxygenate the wine, releasing aromas, softening tannins

3)Smell: Take a deep inhale, identify different aromas

4)Sip: Take a small sip, let the wine linger on your palate

5)Swish: Swish the wine around in your mouth to cover entire palate

6)Swallow: You can either spit or swallow, pay attention to the “mouthfeel”

An interactive ecosystem, in a given place, including climate, soil, and the vine rootstock and cultivar