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A guest orders a bottle of red wine. Which action would be MOST appropriate?
A guest orders a bottle of red wine. Which action would be MOST appropriate?
- Take the bottle to the back to decant, ensuring minimal disruption to the guest.
- Immediately open and pour the wine to expedite service.
- Place the bottle in an ice bucket to maintain a cool temperature.
- Offer to decant the wine at the table to enhance its aromas and flavors. (correct)
When presenting a bottle of wine to a guest, what information should you confirm?
When presenting a bottle of wine to a guest, what information should you confirm?
- The name, vintage, country of origin, and grape variety. (correct)
- Only the name of the wine to avoid overwhelming the guest.
- The name, vintage, and grape variety, but not the country of origin.
- Only the vintage and price of the wine.
After pouring a taste of wine for the host, and it is approved, what is the next procedural step?
After pouring a taste of wine for the host, and it is approved, what is the next procedural step?
- Pour wine for the guest who ordered the wine last.
- Pour wine into the host's glass first.
- Fill all the guest's glasses, then top off the host.
- Begin pouring wine for all other guests at the table. (correct)
Why is it important to keep the wine label facing the guests while pouring?
Why is it important to keep the wine label facing the guests while pouring?
During a meal, when should guests' wine glasses be topped up?
During a meal, when should guests' wine glasses be topped up?
What is the purpose of using a service cloth when serving wine?
What is the purpose of using a service cloth when serving wine?
What should be done with used wine glasses if a guest orders a different wine?
What should be done with used wine glasses if a guest orders a different wine?
A guest declines the offer to decant a red wine. What is the correct action to take?
A guest declines the offer to decant a red wine. What is the correct action to take?
Besides the bottle of white wine, what else should be provided to the guest upon serving?
Besides the bottle of white wine, what else should be provided to the guest upon serving?
Aside from separating any sediment that may be present, what is another reason to decant a red wine?
Aside from separating any sediment that may be present, what is another reason to decant a red wine?
Flashcards
Decanting Wine
Decanting Wine
Pouring wine from its bottle into a separate glass container to aerate it, enhance flavors, and remove sediment.
Wine Serving Etiquette
Wine Serving Etiquette
Presenting a bottle to the guest for approval, pouring a sample for quality check, and then serving to all guests.
Wine Service Steps
Wine Service Steps
Present the bottle, offer a sample, pour for the guests, maintain the label visible, and clean the bottle neck.
Topping Up Wine Glasses
Topping Up Wine Glasses
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Study Notes
- Offer to decant red wine at the table to enhance aromas and flavors, while separating sediment.
- Decanting should be performed at the table in front of the guest.
- Decanting introduces oxygen to the wine.
- If the guest declines decanting, serve the wine in its original bottle.
- Provide an ice bucket and service cloth for serving white wine.
Serving Wine Bottle Steps
- Present the bottle to the guest for confirmation, including name, vintage, country of origin, and grape variety.
- Offer a taster to the host or guest who ordered to check the wine's quality.
- Pour wine into guests' glasses.
- Keep the label facing the guests while pouring.
- Use a service cloth to wipe droplets from the bottle neck.
- Top up guests' wine glasses when they are nearly empty.
- Refill glasses between courses.
- Replace used glasses with new ones when a different wine is ordered.
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