In the silver service world of luxury restaurants and ultra fine dining, you will often find a sommelier as essential addition to the staff. Usually function alongside the maitre’d, his primary role is to act as an expert on wine and assist guests with wine selections, to decant the bottle if necessary, and pour and refill glasses as needed. Normally seen sporting a tastevin around his neck, he is expected to be able to answer questions about wine production methods, wine regions, grape varieties, and food and wine pairings. Knowledge of liquors, liqueurs, brandies, Ports, Sherries, and cigars is also required.
Sommeliers are commonly found in high-end restaurants, hotels, wine bars, and sometimes at specialty wine retailers. They play a crucial role in enhancing the overall dining experience for guests who appreciate wine. Some sommeliers choose to pursue formal certifications like those offered by organizations like the Court of Master Sommeliers or the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).
If you’re curious to find out more, contact:
France Sommeliers Association
Les Hameaux du Suzon
12 rue Paul Delouvrier
21000 Dijon, France
Telephone: (+33)(0)380709210
Fax: (+33)(0)380709211
www.wine-waiters.com
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