Traditionally, wine is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes. However, some other fruits can be fermented too to produce wine. Waiters and assistant waiters working in restaurants or hotels as well as on cruise ships aught to have knowledge about different wines. Customers or guests may ask for or ask about wines and their waiter should be able to provide the needed information.
Waiters should know which wine goes with what meal and the kind of glassware that is used for different wines. The flavor of the chosen wine and the food should complement and enhance each other. How to open the bottles and how to pour the wine are simple but important things to know.
TYPES OF WINE.
- Red wine: Merlot, Malbec, Bordeaux Red Blends, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
- White wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
- Rosé
- Sparkling wine: Champagne,
- Fortified wine
- Dessert or Sweet wine
WINE COUNTRIES.
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- United States
- Argentina
- Australia
- Chile
- South Africa
- China
- New Zealand
- Brazil
Wine and dishes.
White wine is served with a dish that contains white protein and this includes fish, seafood and white meat (chicken and pork). The same goes with red wine. Red wine is usually served along with red meat dishes like steaks, rumps, game, ribs and also smoked meat.
However, guests may choose not follow the above-mentioned rule. It is still okay, allow them to drink their favorite wine alongside their favorite dish.