Questions to Ask to a Somm to Get What You Want

Food and Wine

Ordering a bottle of wine from a fine-dining restaurant will never feel intimidating again. In this video, learn about the best questions to ask your wine sommelier, otherwise known as a somm. Communication is key, so remember to talk to the somm about your food order, your budget, and your personal preferences to insure that your table get the perfect bottle of wine.

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00:00Ordering a bottle of wine in a restaurant can feel really intimidating, so here's how

00:03to talk to your sommelier to get something you're really excited about.

00:07Talking about money can feel really uncomfortable, but when ordering a bottle of wine, it's really

00:11important to share your budget. I'm looking to spend less than $80. Today we're celebrating,

00:15let's order something for $200. Share your order. Tell the somm what you're going to order. Someone

00:20might be having a steak, a salad, a pizza. They'll find something that works with every dish on the

00:24table. And finally, if you have a preference when it comes to wine, share it. It could be something

00:28as simple as, I like red wine more than white, to something more specific like, I love Bordeaux

00:33from the left bank. The point is, communication is key. Somms are there to help you get what you want,

00:39not rip you off.

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