General Taste

[Bobbyo]

Hello, I have just got a job at a steak and seafood restaurant with a extensive wine list. I am not very familiar with all these wines. I would like to know if someone were to ask me, what these wines generally taste like. If someone could give me a brief breakdown of what most of these wins taste like, I would greatly appriciate it. thank you. Here is the list:
1. Chardonnay
2. Sauvignon Blanc
3. Merlot
4. Cab. Sauvignon
5. Bourdeaux
6. French and Italian Wines

[Hal]

Bobbyo, that's a tall order, even for the experts here (I'm not one). Sounds like a wine course is in order.

Actually, I'm surprised the restaurant itself has not attempted to train you on their wines. That would make the most sense to me.

If you were hired on the basis of your wine knowledged and bluffed, it might not be a good idea to ask the manager or sommelier for help. I suggest you study:
1. the grapes that are used to make wine (varietals)
2. The regions that make wine and the typical varietals.
3. Taste a lot of wine yourself.

By the way, what job exactly did you get at this restaurant?

Good Luck!

[This message has been edited by Hal (edited 10-29-2002).]