2007-01-29 02:44:11 · 12 answers · asked by Scotteo61 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
When I'm entertaining, I usually put a lot of thought into the food and wine pairing for that meal. It kind of wrecks my well thought out plans if someone brings a wine which does not match my main course and I feel obliged to serve what my guest has brought. There are two ways I get around this:
1) My chosen wine for the main course is usually poured into a decanter about half an hour before guests arrive. Then there's no turning back and it makes it more appropriate to politely accept the gift and put it aside to be enjoyed in the future.
2) If the wine my guest brings happens to work well on its own as a reception wine, or better yet if it matches my appetizer, then I'll pop it open right away and serve while people are waiting for the main course.
Hope that helps.
Cheers!
2007-01-29 03:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by Amuse Bouche 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's a good idea, but it depends on the guest. Did they bring it as a gift pure and simple, or as a contribution to the meal as a relative might do. In a formal situation, definitely not.
Also, a guest with a knowledge of wine wouldn't expect to be served what they bring: how would they know what would suit the meal unless they knew the menu in advance?
2007-01-29 02:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by palaver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a gift for the hosts, therefore they can do whatever they want with it. They probably already have a wine planned for the dinner. I don't expect a host to serve a bottle of wine that I have given them.
2007-01-29 03:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by porkchop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peggy Post, aka Miss Manners, says you are not required to serve the wine. It is brought as a hostess gift for you to enjoy later. Most people have wine already set to match a menu being served so the wine that is brought may or may not work.
2007-01-29 06:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a wine sommelier, id say it depends on whether you have purchased a special bottle of wine to go with the meal and whether the gift wine actually goes with the dinner menu. you cannot serve an old red wine with fish for example or a mild white wine with a pungent curry explain that to your guest and im sure he will understand cheers
2016-03-29 08:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it would be prefectly acceptable, especially if it compliments the food/atmosphere of the party. Whether it is a wine that they enjoy and would like to show it to you, or they are trying something new, sharing a bottle of wine can be a great conversation starter. However, if it is not appropriate for the food/atmosphere, make sure to tell them about it after you have tried it.
2007-01-30 04:58:23 · answer #6 · answered by Living for today and a good wine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always let them choose. I usually have a bottle of wine planned for the meal but I ask them if they would like to open the bottle and enjoy it with us.
2007-01-29 03:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by 2littleiggies 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a VERY GOOD question!
Personally, I bring the wine that I like to drink, especially if I know that the hosts are not wine drinkers.
However, when my guests bring wine, I ask "Is this drinkable now?"
2007-01-29 03:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is perfectly acceptable to thank your guest and put the bottle aside. It's also fine to serve it, your call.
2007-01-29 02:50:39 · answer #9 · answered by tharnpfeffa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is best to serve that wine unless you already have wine for the food you are serving. its more courteous to have the correct wine than than serve theirs
2007-01-29 04:22:47 · answer #10 · answered by Evan I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋