Wine Service Knowledge

Question 1

What are the things you need for a proper wine service?

Answer 1

Wine key
Serviette
Coaster or Ice Bucket or Decanter
Pen and Paper
Appropriate Glassware

Question 2

What 5 things do you have to know about the wine?

Answer 2

Name
Blend/Varietal
Appellation/Region
Vintage
Cuvee (If applicable)

Question 3

How much is Miru corkage policy?

Answer 3

$50 per 750ml bottle with a 2 bottle maximum

Question 4

What type of glassware does Miru carry for wine?

Answer 4

AP Glasses
Burgundy Glasses
Flute
Dessert Glasses
Stemless Glasses

Question 5

What are the wine steps of service?

Answer 5

1. Retrieve the order from the guest, clarify the bin by repeating it back
2. Discuss with sommelier in section if applicable
3. Dress the table with the appropriate glassware and mise-en-place
4. Order the wine through micros
5. Retrieve bottle from sommelier station
6. Present on the right of the host (when possible)
7. Read off the name of the winery, it’s appellation, any cuvee name, vintage
8. Open the wine on the table (when appropriate) or in the air based off your wine lectures from training
9. Present the host with a taste
10. Pour off the wine evenly around the table in a clockwise direction, making sure to leave at least one glass in the battle, please pour for any guests of honor first and then continue around the table clockwise, ending with the host.
11. Return the bottle to the table or ice bucket
12. Thank the guest
13. Discuss future possibilities with sommelier