2006-10-29 07:56:06 · 43 answers · asked by danie 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The assumption is that a brought wine is a gift for the hostess/host. The host usually selects a wine to pair with the menu plan. Therefore you open your bottle of wine. I usually handle the situation when greeting guests by looking at gift bottle, complimenting their selection then making a comment about the food and wine pairing I have selected.
For example. "This is a wonderful Cabernet from California. I'm a big fan of the region. I hope you will enjoy the Pinot Noir I've selected to go with our roast lamb."
2006-10-29 09:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Leave both bottles out so that your company has a choice of what wine they want. If you don't want to open theirs because you really do not like it, then say that you are going to save it for another time.
2006-10-29 08:10:15 · answer #2 · answered by jagsoccer1331 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always open your own so as not to embarrass the person who brought the bottle. It may be corked or have been badly stored and it may be uncomfortable for the bottle bringer if his wine is not so good !
2006-10-31 08:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by kippergonzo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what i'm serving and what kind of wine they brought.
most likely, i will already have a bottle that is a perfect pairing for what i'm serving. but if their bottle makes a good pairing, then i'll open theirs out of good etiquette.
when i'm a guest, i will try to find out what they are serving and bring a bottle that's appropriate. if i am unable to determine what is being served, i will bring two bottles (just in case)
2006-10-30 08:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by loveholio 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should open theirs first unless it is white wine and it needs to be chilled. You may also want to open a bottle of your own depending on what you are eating. For advice on wine pairing visit this website http://www.wineonline.ie/kitchen/pairing.htm
2006-10-29 08:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by ekaty84 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Start on mine then move to theirs!
Although did have some friends that drank my 2 bottles (in my house) and then took their unopened bottle home.
Don't do that... its not nice [especially when you bought and cooked a 3 course meal!]
2006-11-01 03:56:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would open mine for me and theirs for them. I'm a fussy fart when it comes to wine. Mine has to be sweet and sparkly. If someones coming to your house for dinner they must be pretty familiar with you so don't worry about being so formal, just open all the bottles, chill eat and be merry
2006-10-30 07:18:50 · answer #7 · answered by yummymummy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always open both bottles, gives you guest a choice. I always have a red and a chilled white ready, but I think it's a compliment to you guests to open their bottle, to let them know you appreciate their choice.
2006-10-31 09:25:32 · answer #8 · answered by alex winefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now this is a tricky one - Etiquette dictates that you should accept the bottle given to you as a gift and therefore keep it as such. But it all depends on the situation - a few mates come round for dinner then its all dive in. But you should always offer your guest a drink from your own offerings and not from what they have bought you as a thank you.
bring a bottle to dinner parties - then its a free for all !!!!
Personally if someone comes to mine and does not bring a bottle then they don't get invited again!!!! How very rude.....
2006-10-29 08:01:32 · answer #9 · answered by Gavi Di Gavi 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It depends on if their bottle needs to be chilled, or if it's the wrong type to serve with the dish, I serve my wine. If it is a good match with dinner or can be served room temp, I serve both bottles, offering a choice..we usually finish at least 2 bottles anyways!
2006-10-29 08:00:38 · answer #10 · answered by kat k 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋