Should You Smell the Cork When Opening Wine?

Is this a necessary step in opening a bottle of wine or just pretentious? What do you learn by smelling the cork?

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Should you smell the cork? –Quick Tip Video

After opening a bottle of wine, sometimes the waiter will hand the cork to you. Is there really anything one can detect from the scent or anything from the cork? - Quora

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