When guests order wine by the bottle, servers should:

When guests order wine by the bottle, servers should:

• A. Bring the unopened bottle to the table resting on a white napkin or towel
• B. Open the bottle at the table
• C. Place the bottle in an ice bucket
• D. Pre-pour for guests

Answer: (A)

When serving wine by the bottle, the first step is to present the wine for guest confirmation. Bring the unopened bottle to the table resting on a clean white napkin or towel. This setup shows the label clearly so guests can verify they’ve received the correct bottle and conveys sanitation and care in handling. Only after the guests confirm the wine should you proceed to open it at the table. Pre-pouring before confirmation isn’t appropriate, and placing the bottle in an ice bucket before opening isn’t the standard practice for this moment of service.

When serving wine by the bottle, the first step is to present the wine for guest confirmation. Bring the unopened bottle to the table resting on a clean white napkin or towel. This setup shows the label clearly so guests can verify they’ve received the correct bottle and conveys sanitation and care in handling. Only after the guests confirm the wine should you proceed to open it at the table. Pre-pouring before confirmation isn’t appropriate, and placing the bottle in an ice bucket before opening isn’t the standard practice for this moment of service.