Service Flashcards

Question

The host is...

Answer 1

the person who orders the wine

Answer 2

You serve the wine beginning with the host, then the person to the host's left and continues clockwise regardless of gender

Answer 3

Repeat the order

Answer 4

Show the label, repeat the wine's name and vintage to confirm

Answer 5

In your hand or on your forearm for the entire service. They cannot be placed in pockets or on the shoulder.

Answer 6

With the label facing the host, cut the foil at the bottom lip in a semicircle on the front, and then a semicircle on the back. cut a c-section up to the top of the cork and slip off, and place the foil in your pocket. wipe the top of the cork with your serviette. put the corkscrew in at an angle and insert it all the way. use the top part of the corkscrew to open it a little bit, then use the bottom part of the corkscrew to open it all the way. wipe the top of the bottle with the serviette and serve the cork on an underliner to the right of the host.

Answer 7

You give the host a one-ounce pour and wait for the approval. after approval, serve the wine moving clockwise from the host. (going left). If there is a guest of honor, serve them first and then pour in a clockwise pattern regardless of gender.

Answer 8

You wipe the bottle once the foil is removed, after you remove the cork, and in between each pour to prevent drips.

Answer 9

The bottle is placed on an underliner or in an ice bucket in reach of the host. Ask to remove the cork.

Answer 10

To the right of the guest, lined up with the knife

Answer 11

You prepare flutes, an ice bucket, stand, and two serviettes. Make sure the bottle is properly chilled.

Answer 12

- Cut the foil cleanly at the bottom of the cage with the blade of a corkscrew – using the tab is allowed but not preferred - Remove the foil and place in the sommelier’s pocket - Place a clean serviette over the cage with the sommelier’s thumb or hand over the cork - Maintain control at all times – always point the bottle away from the guests - Untwist the wire cage and loosen for removal – always keep the hand or thumb over the cork - Firm up your grip on the cork and twist the bottle (not the cork) while holding at a 45-degree angle – this is done in the air or against the inside of the bucket but never against the body - Keeping the bottle at the 45-degree angle, release the cork as quietly as possible until the initial rush of CO2 dissipates - Remove the cage from the cork and place in the sommelier’s pocket - Place the cork on the underliner to the host’s right - Wipe the lip of the bottle thoroughly before serving

Answer 13

Hold the bottle with the right hand or by the bottom of the bottle (not the punt) as in still wine service - Two fingers under the neck for support is acceptable - Face the label toward the host and pour a 1-1.5 ounce taste, use serviette to prevent drips - Wait for the host’s approval - Once the host approves the wine, pour for the guests in standard order (see Standard Service above) - Fill glasses evenly (up to 3/4 full), one glass at a time with a maximum of two pours per glass - After serving the host, place the bottle either in the ice bucket or on the table according to the host’s preference o 1st Method – place the bottle in the ice bucket to the host’s right within their reach o 2nd Method – place the bottle on an underliner on the table within reach of the host - Ask the host for permission to remove the cork and bottle underliner if it is not utilized

Answer 14

Present the bottle in the standard manner - Remove the screw cap as quietly as possible and place in the sommelier’s pocket - The screw cap is not presented - Wipe the lip of the bottle with a clean serviette

Answer 15

Synthetic corks are to be treated in the same manner as natural corks

Answer 16

42°- 50°F

Answer 17

It ranges from 42-59 degrees, but depends on the body. A lower body, it is colder, a higher body it is on the warmer end of the spectrum.

Answer 18

45°- 55°F

Answer 19

50°- 65°F. but depends on the body. A lower body, it is colder, a higher body it is on the warmer end of the spectrum.

Answer 20

55°- 62°F

Answer 21

40°- 50°F

Answer 22

On their side

Answer 23

Standing up

Answer 24

Standing up