Elements and Performance Criteria
- Evaluate imported wines.
- Identify and explore the characteristics of a range of imported wines using the full range of sensory evaluation techniques.
- Review other information about viticulture and specific imported wine styles, regions and production methods to complement the sensory evaluation process.
- Develop informed opinions about imported wine that support work as a specialist in wine.
- Handle, store and monitor imported wine products.
- Store and cellar imported wine according to particular requirements of different wines.
- Monitor wine quality and recognise impaired quality based on in depth knowledge of wines.
- Where required, serve wine appropriately and at the correct temperature according to type and style of wine and customer preference.
- Decant wines using techniques appropriate to the variety, style and vintage of wine.
- Advise customers on imported wines.
- Provide accurate information and assistance about different imported wine options.
- Discuss and debate wine characteristics, origins and production methods with customers, taking account of the customer's level of wine knowledge.
- Take account of appropriate and ethical business considerations when providing advice and make adjustments accordingly.
- Assist customers with wine selections according to taste, price preferences and other specific needs.
- Resolve issues with wine quality through accurate identification of faults and appropriate corrective action.
- Extend and update own knowledge imported wines.
- Conduct formal and informal research to access current, accurate and relevant information about imported wines.
- Identify trends in customer tastes based on direct contact and workplace experience.
- Identify general trends in the imported wine market and apply to the workplace as appropriate.
- Provide assistance in the design, content and pricing of international wine list as required.