Business of a Somm

Question 1

Front of House

Answer 1

Technical aspects of wine service, hospitality, guest interactions

Question 2

Back of House

Answer 2

Polishing glassware, cleaning & polishing barware & decanters, ordering glassware and other equipment, food & wine pairing with kitchen, staff education, planning & executing special or private events, wine & beverage list and costing, inventory

Question 3

Profit & Efficiency of Beverage Program

Answer 3

Majority of profit comes from alcohol
Inventory management
Purchasing, receiving, stocking
Invoice reconciliation
Restocking
Mise en place
Supplier and vendor relations
Beverage cost and menu mix
P&L Statements

Question 4

All-around Importers

Answer 4

Broadbent Selections
Clicquot, Inc.
Dreyfus Ashby
Frederick Wildman
Kobrand
Kysela Pere et Fils
Michael Skurnick
Paterno
Robert Chadderdon
Vineyard Brands
Wilson Daniels
W.J. Deutsh

Question 5

Italian Importers

Answer 5

Domaine Select
Empson Selections
Marco di Grazia
Vinifera
Winebow

Question 6

Australian Importers

Answer 6

Australian Premium Wine Collection
Grateful Palate
Negociants USA
Old Bridge Wine Cellars
Southern Starz

Question 7

French Importers

Answer 7

Alain Juguenet
Bobby Kacher
Boisset America
Diageo Chateau & Estates
Kermit Lynch
Maison Marques et Domaines
Martine Saunier
Neil Rosenthal
North Berkley Imports

Question 8

German & Austrian Importers

Answer 8

International Wine Cellar (Rudi Weist)
Terry Thiese
Vackenberg
Vin Divino

Question 9

Spanish Importers

Answer 9

Classical Wines of Spain (Steve Metzler)
Eric Solomon
Fine Estates from Spain (Jorge Ordonez)

Question 10

New Zealand Importers

Answer 10

Negociants USA
Via Pacifica

Question 11

South American Importers

Answer 11

Billington Imports