What must occur before filling the other guests' glasses?

• A. The host's glass is filled first.
• B. The host is given a 1-ounce sample and the wine is declared acceptable.
• C. The bottle is cooled before serving.
• D. The server tastes the wine for quality

Answer: (B)

In formal wine service, you verify the wine by offering the host a small sample to taste before pouring for everyone. This ensures the wine is acceptable and free from defects, like cork taint, before you proceed. The host tastes about a one-ounce sample and, if they approve, you then pour for the rest of the table. This is why the correct approach is giving the host a sample first and waiting for their declaration of acceptability. Filling the host’s glass first, cooling the bottle beforehand, or having the server taste for quality aren’t the required steps in this standard procedure.