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The 4 Phases of Wine Service
The Order
A customer orders a bottle from the menu; staff must confirm the selection and check its availability before bringing it to the table.
Presentation
Present the bottle unopened with seals and labels intact for customer approval.
Carry sufficient glasses on a tray or by their stems (to avoid smudging).
Bring a corkscrew and a wine bucket with ice for white wine (do not put the bottle in the bucket beforehand as the label may blur)
Pouring
Pour a small amount into the glass of the person who ordered without touching the glass with the bottle.
Allow them to look, smell, and taste it.
Once approved, pour for other guests clockwise (ladies first), topping up the host last. Do not overfill.
Leave red wine on the table with the label facing the host; place white wine in the bucket.
Return to top up glasses as needed
Uncorking
For screw tops, open easily.
For corks, use a foil cutter to cut the foil from the top, then remove the cork quickly and neatly (ideally using a double-hinged corkscrew).
Place the cork wet side up in front of the customer.
Food and Wine Pairing Principles
Aperitifs
Avoid strong alcohol at the start as it interferes with wine flavours.
Light white or sparkling wines are good because they do not overload the senses or fill up the guest.
Balancing Flavours
Avoid matching light wines with heavy meals (customer won't taste the wine) or heavy wines with light food (overpowers the food's aromas/flavours).
General Rules
White wines generally pair with fish, poultry, and vegetables; red wines pair with meat and game.
Pair by similar depth of flavour regardless of color, and consider the geographical origin of both food and wine
Desserts
The wine must be sweeter than the dessert
Sweet sparkling wine, liqueurs, rosé, or light floral reds (like a nouveau) work well
Match acidity, intensity, and colour (e.g., dark desserts with dark wines)