Wine Presentation

Wine Presentation

Wine Service

1. Present the bottle with the label facing the host. Show the label and wait for him to confirm his selection. Upon presentation, mention the name of the wine, size of the bottle, vineyard and vintage.

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2. Hold the wine with one hand and remove the foil or wax from the top of the bottle.

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3. Carefully cut the metal or capsule below the lip of the bottle by rotating the bottle.

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4. Wipe the top of the bottle and the cork with a cloth napkin.

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5. Insert the tip of the corkscrew slightly off the center and turn it clockwise dicrection until it penetrates 2/3 of the cork.

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6. Place leverage on the rim of the bottle with the arm of the corkscrew. Hold the metal grip in place with your index finger.

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7. Holding the bottle firmly in one hand, hook the lever of the corkscrew in one firm motion until the cork is fully extracted.

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8. Lift up the screw in one firm motion until the cork is fully extracted.

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9. Present the cork to the host for evaluation.

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10. Wipe the mouth or lip of the bottle to remove any cork or liquid.

Note that if the bottle has a screw cap, the cap should not be placed on the table.

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11. Pour about one ounce of wine into the glass of the host for him to taste and evaluate. Wait for his approval.

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12. Proceed to serve the wine starting from the ladies, then the gentlemen and lastly the host.

Do not pour the wine aboe the glass. Bring the neck of the bottle near the glass and be careful

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13. To finish pouring, the bottle must be moved upward with a twisting motion so that the wine will not drip.

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14. Place the bottle with the remaining contents on the right side of the host with the label facing him.