2007-04-08 10:04:04 · 6 answers · asked by Tino Jr 1 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
You're not supposed to smell the cork. The reason that the person who selected the wine is given the cork, are 1.) so that they can match the bottle to the cork to ensure a genuine bottling process, and 2.) so that if they like the wine, they can take the cork with them, and reference it when they are looking to purchase a bottle elsewhere. Youre supposed to smell the wine itself, in an appropriate glass.
2007-04-08 16:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is no purpose. You really can't smell anything. If a waiter hands you the cork, you should lightly touch the end that was in the bottle to see if it is damp. If so, it is a good sign. If it is dry it means that the cork dried out and the wine may have spoiled.
2007-04-08 22:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by anon 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The handing over of the cork is not even for it to be sniffed.
The logo of the the label should be imprinted on the cork to match the bottle and that is why it is shown to the purchaser.
2007-04-08 20:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by BigTip$ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the cork smells like vinegar, the wine has turned.
2007-04-08 22:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by Edwina 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To see if the wine is bad or not.
2007-04-08 18:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by jessicareilly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im not sure just sniff the wine happy easter
2007-04-08 17:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by donielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋