Test Your Wine Knowledge

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Test Your Wait Staff!

How well does your staff know wine? Test their knowledge with our online interactive test.

The following online exam is comprised of 25-facts and fallacies. (Each question is worth 4-points). The statements include basic wine serving facts that every hospitality professional should know. Answers are revealed after clicking on the question box. Refresh the page to reset the test!

Good luck!

When it comes to up selling a vintage, servers must be able to describe in full detail how the wine was produced.



The perfect temperature for red and white wines is 65-70 degrees F.



Serving sparkling wine in an ice bucket is optional.



The best time sales for a server to up sell other wines is before the customer places their entrée order.



When up-selling a glass or bottle of wine, customers should be warned if the vintage has a screw cap opposed to the traditional cork. [Check out Training to learn more.]



“What features are you looking for in a wine” is a great way to size up a wine consumer.



Ask other members of the table if they would prefer another selection when emptying a wine bottle.



When pouring a bottle of wine always conceal the label, by turning the label side in.



Immediately after uncorking a bottle of wine, the cork should be placed on the table next to the host’s wine glass.



Four of the six famous classic wines include: Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.





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