FREE SOMM Wine Service Questions and Answers

Question 1

When presenting a bottle of wine to a guest, what information should you include?

Accepted Answer

Producer, vintage, and appellation

Answer

Vintage, grape variety, and price

Answer

Grape variety, alcohol content, and region

Answer

Producer, alcohol content, and appellation

Question 2

What is the correct angle to hold a wine bottle when pouring?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Answer

90 degrees

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180 degrees

Answer

30 degrees

Question 3

What should you do if a guest detects a fault in the wine?

Accepted Answer

Replace the wine immediately

Answer

Argue that the wine is fine

Answer

Offer to decant the wine

Answer

Suggest aerating the wine

Question 4

What is the proper procedure for decanting an aged red wine?

Accepted Answer

Decant slowly and carefully to avoid disturbing the sediment

Answer

Pour the wine directly into glasses

Answer

Decant quickly to avoid oxidation

Answer

Shake the bottle to mix the sediment

Question 5

When should a sparkling wine be served in a flute glass?

Accepted Answer

When the goal is to preserve the bubbles and showcase the wine's visual appeal

Answer

Always, regardless of the style

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Only when it's a vintage sparkling wine

Answer

Only when serving Prosecco