Tips for the Sommelier from Washington D.C. Area Rising Star Sommelier Brent Kroll of Neighborhood Restaurant Group

Tips for the Sommelier

Don’t just ask guests what they normally drink. Ask them what characteristics they don’t like in wine and provide them with a new experience.

Try to learn quickly if the guest wants a monologue or a dialogue with you. Read what type of mood they are in and where their attention span lies for wine. 

Pouring great wine isn’t enough. Picking the right glassware and serving at the right temperature are crucial.

Criticize your own work on a regular basis to get better.