餐饮服务英语Module-9Ordering-for-Drinks课件

Module9.

OrderingforDrinks

1Module9.OrderingforDrinksTeachingObjectives

Task1ServingSpirits,Liqueurs,Beer,Aperitifs,FortifiedWine,Whiskey,Cocktail,Task2PairingWinewithFoodsTask3ChattingwiththeguestTask4DealingwithDrunkguestsTask5DealingwithMinorguestsLettheStudents--knowHowtoPourBeer--knowHowtoServeRedWine--knowHowtoReadWineLabels--knowHowtoHowToTasteWine--knowHowtoPairingWinewithFoodsWorkTasks

2Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BSituationalExpressions--------Orderingnon-alcoholicdrinks-Wouldyoulikesomethingtodrinkwiththat?-WehaveCoke,Diet,Sprite,rootbeerandlemonade.-Wouldyoulikeorangejuice,applejuiceorgrapejuice?-WouldyoulikeEvianorjustregulardrinkingwater?-I’msorry,wedon’thavePepsi.Iscokeok?-Whatkindofsoftdrinksdoyouhave?-Doyouhavegrapefruitjuice?-Istheorangejuicefresh-squeezed?-HowbigisyourlargeCoke?-I’llhaveasmallorangejuice,please.-I’llhaveagingerale.-Couldyouhavealemonadewithnoice,please?Orderingwine-Wouldyouliketoseethewinelist?-Wehavewinebytheglass,carafeorbottle.-AChardonnaywouldgowellwiththefish.-IthinkourPinotNoirwouldgonicelywithyoursteak.-I’drecommendaCaliforniaChardonnay.-OurhousewineisaveryniceMerlot.-CouldIseethewinelist,please?-What’syourhousewine?-Howisthehousewine?-Doyouservewinebytheglass?-I’mhavingtheroastduck.Whatdoyourecommend?3Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BSituationalExpressions--------Happyhour-Doyouhaveatableservice?-Doyouhavefreesoftdrinksfordesignateddrivers?-What’spopularhere?-Whatdopeopledrinkaroundhere?-CanIstartatab?-Whenishappyhour?-Isitstillhappyhour?-Doyouhavehappyhourspecialsonfood,too?-Wine,wellanddraftareallhalf-priceuntil6:00.-Domesticdraftis$1.5from3:00-7:00MondaythroughFriday.Orderingcocktail-WhatcanIgetyou?-Whatareyoudrinkingtonight?-Whatwouldyoulike?-What’llitbe?-What’llyouhave?-CanIgetyousomethingtodrink?-Another?-CouldIgetavodkatonic,noice,please?-I’llhaveamargaritaontherock,please.-CanIgetawhiskeystraightup,please?-I’dlikeashotoftequila,please.-Afrozenpinacolada,please.4Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BSituationalExpressions--------Orderingbeer-CanIseesomeID,please?-Beer?-Youwantthatfromthetapordoyouwantabottle?-Fordomesticwe’vegotBud,MichelobandCoors.-Yes,we’vegotsomeimports----Corona,Heineken,Guinness……-Importsandmicrobrewsareall$2.5.-Whatkindofbeerdoyouhave?-Whatdoyouhaveontap?-Doyouhaveanydarkbeersontap?-DoyouhaveSierraNevada?-I’llhaveaSamAdams.-CanIgetanAnchorSteam?-I’dlikeapitcherofMillerLite.Onme-Thisone’sonme.-I’llgetthisone.-Letmegetthisround.-Who’sbuying?-Whoseroundisit?-Areyoujustgoingtositthereorareyougoingtobuymeadrink?-Howmuchisthat?-DoIpaynowor……?-CanIstartatab?-That’llbeeightdollars.-Youhavetopayfirst.-Ifyouwanttorunatab,I’llhavetoswipeyourcreditcardfirst.5Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BSituationalExpressions--------Cheers-Cheers!-Bottomsup!-I’dliketoproposeatoast!-Toyourhealth.-Here’stoyou.-Totoast!-Here’smudinyoureye!-No,thanks.Idon’tdrink.-Well,maybejustasip.Butthat’sit.-Ithinkthisisgoingtobemylastone.-I’malittlebuzzed.-Ithinkyou’regettingalittledrunk.-I’mplastered.-Hisbrotherhasbeeninthebarallthedayandwasroughlyintoxicated.-Noonelikesdrunkards.-Hisfatherisanalcoholic.-Heneverdrinks.-Hestaysawayfromdrinking.-Heisquiteateetotaler.-Heisaslightlydrunk.-Hefeelsalittletipsy.-Thelastsipisthebest.-Thelasttasteisthegreatest.-Thelastgulpisthebest.6Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BSituationalExpressions--------Introduction-WehaveMiguelontapandTsingTaoinbottles.-Kirschisverypopularwithourguest.-MaoTaiisoneofthemostfamousliquorsinChina.-Itnevergoestothehead.-ThecannedcokecostsRMB5.-ChineseyellowwineisverypopularinChinaInquiring-Hereisthewinelist,sir.-Whatwouldyoulikeforadrink?-Whichbrandofbeerwouldyoulike?-Withorwithoutice,please,sir?-Pleasetasteit,Mr.Nobel.-It’ssoldbythebottle.-Wouldyoulikemetopoursomemorewineforyou?-Wouldyoulikeonemorebottle?-We’dlikesomeChinesewine.-TheChampagneCocktailsoundsdelicious.-Ithinkitcallsforsomethingspecial.7Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BSituationalExpressions--------BeverageServing-Howisthetemperature/bouquet/taste/colorofthewine?-MayIservetheWhiskeynow,sir?-YourRemyMartin,please.-Wouldyouliketotasteit?-Thiswinetastesveryvinegary/tart.-Thiswineisnotchilledenough.8Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask1Iceornot

Bartender:Goodevening,sir.Whatwouldyouliketodrink?Guest:Whiskey,please.Bartender:Withiceorwithoutice,sir?Guest:Withplentyofice,please.Bartender:Withaglassofwater,sir?Guest:Nowater.Thankyou.SampleofTask2Spirits

Bartender:HowaboutMou-tai(newfive-star),sir?Ithasanoutstandingflavor,long-lastingtasteandsustainingfragrance.Guest:Itsoundgood.Whatareitsingredients?Bartender:Itismadeofhigh-qualitybroomcornandwheat,sir.Guest:Howmuchalcoholisinit?Bartender:Wehave38%,43%and53%,sir.The53%isratedasthehighestqualityinanationalliquorcomparison.Guest:OK.I’lltakethe53%.Bartender:Goodchoice,sir.Wouldyoulikesomesnackstogowithyourdrink?Guest:Yes,please.AglassofMou-taiwith53%alcoholandatrayofpeanuts.Pleasewaitamoment,sir.I’llbebackrightaway.9Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask3LiqueursBartender:Goodevening,sir.Guest:Goodevening.Bartender:WhatcanIgetforyou,sir?Guest:Doyouhaveanythingsweet?Bartender:Yes,sir.Wehavechartreuse,apricotbrandy,and……Guest:Adoubleapricotbrandy,please.Bartender:Yes,sir.AreyouinBeijingonbusiness?Guest:No,Iamactuallyhereonvocation.Bartender:Hereyouare,sir,yourdoubleapricotbrandy.Guest:Thanksalot.Bartender:Youarewelcome.10Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask4BeersBartender:Goodevening,sir.Guest:Goodevening.Bartender:Whatwouldyouliketodrink,sir?Guest:Iwillhaveabeer.Bartender:WehaveBitter,MildandDraftbeer,sir.Guest:Doyouhaveanythinglocal?Bartender:Sure,sir.WehaveTsingtaobeer.ItisverypopularinChina.Guest:Great.GivemeaTsingtao,please.Bartender:Ok,abottleofTsingtaobeer.IsthisyourfirsttimetoChina,sir?Guest:No,IhavebeeninChinaafewtimes,butonlytoafewcities.Bartender:Hereyouare,sir.YourTsingtaobeer.Enjoyyourdrink.Guest:Thankyou.11Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask5AperitifsBartender:Goodafternoon,madam.Guest:Hello.Bartender:Whatwouldyouliketodrink,madam?Guest:Iwouldliketohaveanaperitifsbeforeourbanquetwhichstartsat6:00.Whattypesofaperitifdoyouhave?Bartender:Wehavesherryandvermouth.Wouldyoulikeasherryorsweetvermouth,madam?Guest:Asherryisfine,thankyou.Bartender:Areyouintownfortheconference,madam?Guest:Yes.Bartender:IsthisyourfirstvisittoGuangzhou?Guest:Yes.Itisaveryniceplace,butitistoohumidforme.Icouldnevergetusedtoit.Bartender:Youarerightaboutthehumidity,madam.Hereisyoursherry.12Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask6FortifiedWineBartender:Goodafternoon,sir.Guest:Hi.Bartender:Whatwouldyouliketodrink,sir?Guest:Whatkindofwinedoyouhave?Bartender:WehaveBordeaux,BurgundyandGreatWall.Guest:GreatWall?Bartender:Yes,sir.ItismadeinChina.Itisverypopularandthepriceisreasonable.Guest:Iwouldliketotryit.13Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask7WhiskeyBartender:Goodafternoon,sir!Guest:Goodafternoon.Bartender:Whatwouldyouliketodrink,sir?Guest:I’dlikeanimportedwhiskeywithsoda,please.Bartender:HowaboutaScotch,sir?Guest:That’sfine.Bartender:Isthatwithiceorwithoutice,sir?Guest:Aniceback,please.Bartender:Pleasewaitamoment,sir.Iwillberightback.Hereyouare,sir.AScotchwhiskeywithsodaandanice.Guest:Thankyou.Bartender:Enjoyyourdrinksir.14Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask8Cocktail Bartender:Goodevening,madam.Whatwouldyouliketodrink?Guest:DoyouknowhowtomakeaParissunrise?Bartender:No,I’mafraidIdon’t,madam.Butifyoutellme,Iwouldbehappytomakeoneforyou.What’sinit,madam?Guest:Brandy,vanillaicecreamandchampagne.Bartender:Thatsoundsgood.So,let’spouronemeasureofbrandyandaddanothermeasureofvanillaicecreamandstirwellandthenfinallytopitoffwithchampagne.Isthatcorrect,madam?Guest:That’ssoundsright.Thechampagnemustbeverycoldanditshouldbeservedinatallchilledglass.Bartender:Allright,madam.I’llhaveyourParissunrisereadyinafewminutes.Guest:Thankyou.15Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask9ShakingBartender:Goodevening,madam.WhatcanIgetforyouthisevening?Guest:Haveyoueverheardofcoconutseablast?Bartender:I’msorry,sir.Ihavenot.Guest:Oh,it’sadrinkIhadonholidayinSanyalastyear.It’sverynice.Bartender:Howisitmade,sir?Guest:AsIremember,ithaspineapple,mango,limejuiceandcoconutmilkaswellaslightanddarkruminit.Itwasverycoldandservedincoconutshell.Bartender:Isee.Sofirstpourequalmeasuresofpineapplejuice,mangojuiceandcoconutcreamintoachilledglass,isthatright?Guest:Yes.Bartender:Thenaddadashoflimejuiceandfinallypourinameasureoflightrumandameasureofdarkrumandstirvigorously.Doesthatsoundcorrect,madam?Guest:Yes,anddon’tforgettopouritintoacoconutshell!Bartender:Ofcourse.Yourcoconutseablastwillbereadyinafewminutes,madam.Guest:Thankyou.16Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask10WineandFoodBartender:So,ladiesandgentlemen,letmerepeatyourorder,agardensaladandaNewYorksteakwithmashedpotato,agoulashsoupandaroastduck,aCesarsaladandchickenwithginger.Isthatright?Guest:Correct.Bartender:Whatwouldyouliketodrinkwithyourmeal,madam?Guest:Iwouldliketohavesomeredwine.Whatkinddoyouhave?Bartender:Ourhousewineisverygoodandwealsohaveburgundy.Whichdoyouprefer,Madam?Guest:Housewineisfineforus.Thankyou.Bartender:Youarewelcome,madam.Yourmealwillbereadyin20minutes.Iwillbringyourwinefirst.Guest:Great.17Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask11TakingOrdersBartender:Whatwouldyouliketodrink,gentlemen?Guest1:Vodkaandfreshorangejuice,please.Plentyofice.Peter,it’syourturn.Peter:IwouldliketohaveBrandyandcoke,please.Bartender:Yes,sir.Isthatwithasliceoflemonandicetoo,sir?Peter:Yes,someiceplease,butnolemon.Guest1:Whatwouldyoulike,Alex?Alex:Iamnotsure.Whatareyouordering?Guest1:Me?IwouldlikeaginandEvianwithlotsoficeandlemon.Bartender:Andforyou,sir.Alex:I’llhavethesameasyours.Bartender:So,that’sonevodkaandorangejuicewithice,onebrandyandcokewithicebutnolemonandtwoginsandEvianwithiceandLemon.Isthatcorrect?Guest:Nolemonforme.Bartender:So,that’stwoginsandEvianwithiceandlemon,andoneginandEvianwithicewithoutlemon.18Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask12ChattingwiththeguestBartender:Goodevening,sir.Asusual,apintofbitter?Guest:Notthistime.IwantaScotch.Bartender:Ontherockorstraight?Guest:Withice,please.Bartender:Hereyouare,sir.Scotchwithice.Guest:Thankyou.Bartender:How’syourtriptoChina,sir?Guest:Nothingspecial.Youknow,it’sabusinesstrip.ButIhavetrieddifferentkindsofChinesefood.YouChineseareborntobechefs.Bartender:I’mgladtohearthat,sir.(Noticestheguesthasfinishedwiththedrink)Thesameagain?Guest:No,thanks.Ihavetogonow.afriendofmineisexpectingme.Bartender:Butit’sahappyhour,sir.Ifyoubuyone,youcangetonefree.Sowhynothaveonemore?Guest:Oh!Youshouldhaveremindedmeatthebeginning.Ireallyhavetogonow.Bartender:I’msorry,sir.I’llremindyounexttime.Guest:I’mjustkidding.Don’tbesoserious.Mybill,please.Bartender:Hereyouare.Pleasesignhereandfillinyourroomnumber.Thankyou,sir.Goodbyeandpleasecomeagain.19Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask13DrunkguestsBartender:Goodevening,ladiesandgentlemen.Atableforfive?Willthistablebeallright?Guest1:Wewantonefarawayfromtheband.Themusicistooloud.Bartender:Justmoment,please.I’llarrangeanothertableforyou.(Theguestsareseatedatanothertable.)Guest2:It’smuchbetter.Bartender:Whatwouldyoulike,ladiesandgentlemen?Guest:Let’shaveabottleofchampagne.Guest2:Goodidea.(Aftertheguestshavefinishedwiththedrink.)Guest3:Barman,Iwantawhisky,please.Bartender:Certainly,sir.Guest2:Doyouhaveanylocalbeer?Bartender:HowaboutBudLight?Guest2:We’lltrythat.Bartender:Bottledordraught?Guest2:Draught,please.(Onehourlater,oneguestgetsdrunkandbeginstoshoutandsing.)Guest4:Givemeaglassofbrandy.Bequick!Bartender:I’msorry,sir.Wedon’thavebrandyanymore.Willabeerdo?Guest4:No!No!IwantBrandy!Bartender:(Tootherguests)It’sverystuffyhere.Wouldyoumindtakingyourfriendoutforfreshair?Guest5:We’resorryfordisturbingtheothers.Here’stooexcitedtoday.(Theygethimoutofthebarandoneofthempaysthebill.)Bartender:It’sallright,sir.Goodnightandhaveagoodrest.20Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BTasksofPractice-----SampleofTask14MinorguestsTwoyoungboyswanttogetintothebar.Bartender:Excuseme,younggentlemen.CouldIknowyourage?Guest:We’re….nineteen.Bartender:MayIseeyouridentification,please?Guest:Ohmygod!Wearenotbelieved.Bartender:I’msorry,sir.Thelicensinglawsarestrict.Wehavetoensureeverybodyinthecarisovereighteen.MayIseeyouridentificationcard?Guest:Well,we’reonlyseventeen.Wejustwanttodanceandhavesomedrinks.Ipromisewewon’torderanythingalcoholic.Pleaseletusin.Bartender:I’mreallysorry,gentlemen.I’dbehappytoobligebutyouknowthatIcannotletyoucomein.Guest:Justletuscomeintohavealookatthebar.Bartender:I’mafraidnot,sir.Wouldyoucareforasoftdrinkattheloungeoutside?21Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsProperWayForPouringBeerTomastertheartofpouringbeer,thefirststepistogettherightglassforthebeverage.Justlikeyouwouldnotpourwineinanopaqueplasticcup,inthesameway,beershouldalsonotbepouredinanopaqueglass.Aclear,look-throughbeermugisthebestbet.Imaginethepainthatthebrewer,whogaveinhisheartandsoultocreatethespecificcolor,wouldgothrough,watchingyoudrinkingthebeverageinanopaqueglass.

Thesecondmostimportantstepwouldbetocheckiftheglassiscompletelycleanornot.Glassesthathaveoil,dirtorresidueremainsdonotoffertherightheadandmayalsochangetheflavorofthebeer.Incase,youareworriedaboutthelargeheadofthedrink,wettheinsidesoftheglasspriortopouringit.22Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsAtthetimeofpouringthebeer,angletheglassat45degrees.Now,startpouringthebeer,aimingatthemiddleoftheinclineoftheglass.Whenthemugishalf-filled,straightentheglassto90degreesandstartpouringtherestofthebeertofillthemiddleoftheglass.Aperfectlypouredbeerhasanidealheadofabout1to1½inches.Youmayalsoincreasethedistanceofpouring,onceyouhavegainedtheconfidencetodoso.Aperfectheadmakesthebeerhaveagoodaromaandaddstotheflavorandpresentation.

Note:Remember,pouringbeerisanartandshouldbemasteredbyallthosewhoindulgeinthedrink.Theexistenceofheadisextremelyimportantforthebeer,asitiswithhumans.Whilesomebeerrequiresheadpurelyfortheaestheticlook,thereareothersthatneedtheheadtorevealtheiraromaticflavor.23Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsHowToServeRedWine

Impressyourfriendsbyusingthecorrecttechniquesforredwineservice.Weshowyouhowtodecantredwine,serveitattherighttemperature,andchoosetherightglasses.Step1:YouwillneedAbottleofwineAcorkscrewAglassStep2:TemperatureWinestastedifferentatdifferenttemperatures.Redisusuallyservedatroomtemperature-althoughinanexcessivelyheatedhouse,roomtemperaturemaywellbetoowarm.Step3:OpeningCutthefoilusingcuttersorablade.Removethecork,themethoddependingonthetypeofopener.Step4:DecantingItisagoodideatodecantwinesintoadecanter,jugorcarafe,particularlywithfinewines.Therearetworeasonsforthis:24Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&Tipstoremovesedimenttogetairintothewine(aeration)toimprovethetaste.Ifwinehaslainundisturbedforsometime,openit,ensuretheneckisclean,andpourintothedecanter.Stopbeforeanysedimentreachesneck.ALightsourcebehindwillhelpyouseethesediment.Ifthewinehasbeenmoved/sedimentdisturbed,leaveittostandfor24hrssosedimentcansettle.Step5:GlasswareThereareahugevarietyofglassesavailable-andallhaveadifferenteffectontasteandsmell.MosttasterspreferISOtastingglass.Glassesforredareusuallylargerthanforwhitebecauseofeffectontaste,andtoleavespaceforaeratingthewine.Step6:ServeDonottouchbottletoglass.Donotholdglassinairwhilepouring-placeonsolidsurface.Twistbottleatendtopreventdrips.Fillglassonethirdfulltoleavespaceforswirlingtogetlotsofairintowine.25Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsLabels

Intimidatedbywinelabels?Noneed.Alltheinformationyouwantisthereifyouknowhowtofindit.We'llshowyouhowbycomparingAmericanandFrenchlabels.Step1:LookForTheGrapeOnAnAmericanLabelOnanAmericanwinelabel,youcanalwaysfigureoutwhatkindofwineyou'regettingbylookingforthegrapevariety.ThatwilltellyouifthewineisaMerlot,aSauvignonBlanc,aPinotNoir,oranothervariety.Youwillalsoseethevintage,whichistheyearthewinewasmade,thenameandlocationofthewinemaker,andsometimeseventhespecificvineyard.Step2:LookforTheRegionOnAFrenchLabelOnaFrenchwinelabel,themostimportantpieceofinformationistheplacefromwhichthewinecomes.Fromthatinformation,ifyouknowalittlebitaboutwhatgrapesgrowwhere,youcanfigureoutwhatkindofwineyou'regetting.Frenchwinelabelswillalsotellyouthevintageandthewinemaker,andincaseyou'renotcompletelysurethelabelinformationiscorrect,itwilloftenfeatureanAppellation,oragovernmentalagencyconfirmationthatthewineiswhatitsaysitis.Inadditiontotheregularlabel,Frenchwinebottlesusuallycarryanimporterlabelonthebottle'sneck.26Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsStep3:IgnoreTheBackThebacklabelonbothAmericanandFrenchbottlesofwineusuallyjustincludessomegeneric,peripheralinformationabouthowthewinetastesorhowlovelythevineyardlooks.Feelfreetoignorethebacklabel;youalreadyknoweverythingyouneedtoknow.HowToTasteWine

Learnhowtotastewinelikeapro,completewithalltheswirling（=Tomovewithatwistingorwhirlingmotion）,sniffing（=Tousethesenseofsmell,asinsavoringorinvestigating）andsipping（=Todrinkinsmallquantities.）youcanhandle.Learntotastewine,andimpressfriendsandfamilywithyournewlylearntskills.Step1:PourItPourasmallamount-approximately2ounces-ofwineintotheappropriatewineglass.27Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsStep2:SwirlItMakesmallconcentric（=Havingacommoncenter.）circleswithyourglasstoexposethewinetoair,whichwillenhanceitstaste.Foradvancedtasters,swirlyourwineglassintheairtoaerate（=expose）it.Step3:SmellItPutyournoserightintoyourwineglasstogetthewine'sfullaroma（=Apleasantcharacteristicodor,）.That'sright,thenoseintotheglass.Inhale（=Todraw(airorsmoke,forexample)intothelungsbybreathing）,andconsiderthewine'sscents（=fragrance，odor）.Step4:TasteItTakeasipofwineintoyourmouth,thengurgle（=Tomakeasoundsimilartothis:）it,inhalingwhileyoudo,toaeratethewineevenfurther.Ifyou'refacingalongnightoftasting,youmaywanttospitthewineoutafterthisstep.Ifnot,drinkupandenjoy!28Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsPairingWinewithFoods29Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsPairingWineandFoodTheproblemofpairingwineandfoodseemstobeonethatbothersmanypeople.It'sneverbotheredme,though,asIfollowtwobasicrules.Firstly,it'sfarmoreimportanttopairwinewithpeople,notfood.Secondly,wineandfoodingeneralworkwelltogether-thereareonlyafewcombinationswhichreallydonotwork.ThisarticledescribeswhatImeanbypairingwinewithpeople,andgivessomedetailaboutthosewineandfoodmatchesthataretobeavoided,aswellasdiscussingafewofthemoreclassicmatches.30Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsPairingWinewithPeopleI'vealwaysbeenabigfanofthisapproachtoservingwine.Manypeoplehavetheirpreferredstyleofwine,andsticktothatstyleregardlessoftheoccasionorthefoodonoffer.Whereasthispracticemightseemananathematosomepeople,there'snothingfundamentallywrongwithit.Servingafine,elegantLeftBankclaretwithgoodsteak(whichevercutyouprefer)goesdownverywellinmybook,butifaguestdrinksonlywhitewine,particularlyMoselRiesling(narrow-mindedthoughthatmaybe),isitnotsomewhatarrogantofmetoforcetheredwineuponthem,regardlessofhowagreeableIfindthecombination?If,however,youarefortunateenoughtohaveasomewhatmoreopen-mindedguest,thentheimportanceofpairingwineandfoodbecomesalittlemoreapparent.Ifindthatmanycombinationsofwineandfood,notconsideredtobe'classic'matches,workwell,andIthereforeintendtoapproachthematterbydiscussingthosematcheswhichperhapsdon'tworksowell.31Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsPairingWineandFood:RedWinewithFishThisruleisn'tashardandfastasitseems,butit'sagoodstartingpoint.Redwinesingeneralcontaintannins,andthesetannins,incombinationwithafishdish,willimpartametallictastetothewinewhichIfindquiteunpleasant.Thesamecanbesaidformanyredwineandcheesecombinations,amatchthatmanyfindveryagreeable,butIrarelyenjoy.Consequently,fresh,unoakedandacidicwhitewines,suchasChablis,MuscadetorSancerrearegoodfoilsformostfishdishes(andcheeses),asthesedonothavethetannins,andtheacidityhelpstocutthroughthesometimesoilyrichnessofthedish.Thoseredsthatdoworkwellarelowintannin,andwithsomefishdishes(basedaroundsalmon,rainbowtroutorsimilar)IhaveenjoyedlighterBurgundies,aswellasCabernetFrancfromtheLoireValley.32Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsPairingWineandFood:DryWineswithSweetFoodsI'veneverquiteunderstoodhowmanypeopleseemtocontinuedrinkingthetablewine,whichhasaccompaniedtheirmaincourse(andperhapsastarter),rightthroughthedessert.Theeffectofasweet,heavypuddingistocoatthepalate,andoverloaditwithsugar,completelychangingthewayadrywinetastes.Anyonewhodrinkswineinthiswayisclearlynotthinkingaboutwhattheyaretasting,otherwisetheywouldquicklynoticehowunpalatablethisis.Thebestsolution,otherthanopeningadessertwinetoaccompanythepudding,isleavethewinetooneside,onlytoreturntoitaftercoffeehascleansedthepalatesomewhat.Thesearetwobasicandsimpleruleswhichstartusontheroadtothinkingaboutmatchingwinewithfood,andtheyillustratequitenicelytwosimplethemesinthisart.Combiningafreshandacidicwhitewinewitharich,oilyfishdishisanexampleofcontrast,wherethewineisdifferentincharactertothefood,yetstillcomplimentary.Thecombinationofasweetwinewithpuddingisanexampleoffoodandwine

complimentingoneanother,bothworkingtogetherthroughtheirsimilartrait,sweetness.33Module9.OrderingforDrinksF&BHow-To’s&TipsPairingWineandFood:ClassicCombinationsMovingonfromcombinationsthatdon'twork,atleastnotforme,thereareafewclassicfoodandwinematchesthatareworthknowingabout.Manyofthesehavesprungfromregionalcombinations,andit'sworthbearinginmindthatthefoodstuffsofaregionorcountrywilloftenpairwellwiththelocalwines,astheyhavebothevolvedtocomplementoneanother.SimplepastadisheswillusuallybeagoodreasontoopenanyinexpensiveItalianred,andinfactthesewines,whichtendtohavehigheraciditythanmanyotherredwines,willpairwellwithmanyfoods.AnotherexampleistherichcuisineofBurgundy,whichoftenworksverywellwhencombinedwiththewinesoftheregion,especiallywhensaidwineshavebeenusedinthepreparationofthedish.Thisisanothergeneralruleofthumbwhenthinkingab