Major Help

[Thomas]

No need to apologize. Just telling you what the situation is. With wine, there simply is no short answer.

Mainly, always ask your diners the question: "which wine will you be having with your xxxx?' or "have you selected your wine?" or "with the xxxxxx the xxxxxx, vintage 1997 is a fine match."

Of course, you need to discover which wines at the restaurant pair with which meals.

Never just stand by and wait for someone at the table to ask for the wine list. Hand it to the people when you hand them the menu. And it does not hurt to ask, "who would like the wine list?"

My pet peeve: while people are dining, do not interrupt them with "is everything all right?" Keep a watchful eye on the table and when someone wants something, you will be called over. Most people hate there chewing and their personal conversation being interrupted, or at least most people like me.