When varying from the norm, be sure you have the right wine - consult an expert. Many wineries will provide a free menu analysis and pair your menu items with the appropriate wines. According to a survey 1993 by Meeting News , in wine choices for both genders, the clear winner in the white category is Chardonnay at 74.5 percent, followed by Chablis at 10 percent. In red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon scored 59.4 percent, with Merlot at 16.8 percent. When recommending wines to clients, it is essential for you to know the characteristics of the wines, such as whether they are dry, sweet, fruity, etc.
Hotels usually uncork all of the wine that is ordered for an event.
Some cost conscious clients will ask you to uncork wines as needed so unopened bottles can be returned to stock. With wine, premium brands are available in 750 ml. Consumption will average about 3 glasses of wine during a two hour reception. Assuming that 50 percent of the guests will drink wine, thirty 750 ml. Remember that these figures are averages, and will not apply to every group.