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Service

Serving still wine

Respond to dissatisfaction

3 / 3
01

Listen to the precise issue

  • temperature, suspected fault, wrong wine or taste unlike expectations.
  • Check calmly and offer a solution consistent with restaurant policy.
02
  • In training, alternate playing guest and sommelier.
  • Success is not a memorised speech: the guest should understand the choice, price and next service steps.

Confirm, present, open, offer a taste, then serve.