WINE-SERVICE4 MIN READ
Explain the First Taste Without Sounding Stiff
Frame the host taste as a condition check using concise, guest-friendly language.
The host is unsure what the taste pour is for. Choose your reply. The host does not want to perform expertise. Am I supposed to tell you if I like it? fromTop Keep it simple. fromBottom No pressure. This is just to make sure the bottle is sound before I pour the table. Strong. It removes performance pressure and names the real purpose of the taste pour. You are approving the wine, so please check the aroma, palate, structure, and finish. Too technical. It turns a service check into an exam and may make the host less honest about a…
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