2007-02-07 02:19:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
Sometimes they ask you to taste it. I just do that and say it's okay. You are supposed to smell it before you taste it I guess.
2007-02-07 02:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are the typical steps the server may go through when serving a bottle of wine, and how you may wish to respond:
1) They show the bottle, label showing, to the person who ordered the wine. This is just to make sure they brought you the correct bottle of wine. Check the wine label to make sure it is what you ordered.
2) They open the bottle and may hand you the cork or place it on the table. If they hand you the cork, you have no obligation to sniff it. If you do, you are simply making sure that the bottom of the cork, where the wine has been in contact, does not smell moldy (like wet cardboard)and there is no indication that any wine has seeped out of the bottle. But you may politely decline when offered the cork and look forward to tasting the wine.
3) The server will then pour 1/3 of a glass of wine for you to taste. This is your chance to determine if the wine is bad or not. It rarely will be bad. You can swirl the wine to release the aroma if you like, smell it and taste it. If you are not comfortable with these tasting rituals and trust that the wine is probably fine, you can simply taste the wine, or pass on tasting it and prompt the server to serve the wine.
4) Finally, the wine server will fill your glass to the appropriate level as well as fill the glasses of your fellow diners.
2007-02-07 10:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by Pey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wine Faqs at restaurants
) They show the bottle, label showing, to the person who ordered the wine. This is just to make sure they brought you the correct bottle of wine. Check the wine label to make sure it is what you ordered.
2) They open the bottle and may hand you the cork or place it on the table. If they hand you the cork, you have no obligation to sniff it. If you do, you are simply making sure that the bottom of the cork, where the wine has been in contact, does not smell moldy (like wet cardboard). But you may politely decline when offered the cork and look forward to tasting the wine.
3) The server will then pour 1/3 of a glass of wine for you to taste. This is your chance to determine if the wine is bad or not. It rarely will be bad. You can swirl the wine to release the aroma if you like, smell it and taste it. If you are not comfortable with these tasting rituals and trust that the After the wine steward or server pours you a taste of wine, it is your chance to determine if the wine is bad or not. It rarely will be bad. You can swirl the wine to release the aroma, smell it and taste it to make this determination. Or, you can simply taste it without any fanfare. If it would make you feel more comfortable and you are confident the wine is fine, you can pass on tasting the wine and prompt the server to serve it.
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2007-02-07 10:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
from the waiters perspective,
they should arrive at the table, show the label of the wine and say its name, open the bottle at the table. Offer the host a taste of the wine, after the host agrees to the bottle, the wine should be poured starting with the host's partner then clockwise until finally re-filling the host's glass.
I think this may help, if you know what etiquette is being expected of your waiter, it will help you feel more at ease.
At the end of the day, as long as you enjoy the wine then i think everyone will be happy :)
2007-02-07 10:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by aussie_traveller_josie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the wine steward will open the bottle and pour a bit into the man's glass for tasting. The object of tasting is not really about passing judgment on the quality of the wine, but rather to verify that the wine is not "corked". It is possible for wine to turn to vinegar over time if the cork does not provide a proper seal.
So... if it doesn't make your lips pucker, give a nod to the steward tell him it's ok. Of course, if in the unlikely event that you wine tastes like something better used for pickling cucumbers than for drinking, simply tell the steward something like: "I'm sorry, but this wine seems to be corked.".
2007-02-07 10:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the waitstaff presents the bottle, you are supposed to look at the label to ensure it is what you ordered.
You will be given the cork. Do not bother with it. Some people smell it. Trust me, it smells like cork (unless it is a synthetic cork).
After the wine is opened, the waiter will pour a small amount into your glass for your approval. Sip it to ensure it is acceptable to you and others at the table. By acceptable, I do not mean whether you like it or not. Rather you are tasting it to make sure it hasn't gone bad in storage. Once the bottle is uncorked, you bought it.
2007-02-07 10:28:57 · answer #6 · answered by lunatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only at a pretty fancy restaurant. Most waiters at an average joint are not going to expect you to sniff the cork and okay your bottle of Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio.
2007-02-07 10:24:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They show the bottle, label showing, to the person who ordered the wine
2007-02-09 19:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the label, sniff the cork, and swirl and taste the wine,if you dont want to get fancy then just sip it and pass your opinion.
2007-02-07 12:14:46 · answer #9 · answered by henrythevii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say cheers to every one in Ur table and go for it...... if Ur celebrating something say this one for my birthday or graduation etc etc.....
2007-02-07 10:26:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋