If a dinner guest brings a bottle of wine to the host, is the host expected to serve it at dinner?
My wife & I socialize with another couple whose company we do enjoy. She (of the other couple) & I, however, sometimes butt heads on silly things, such as this. My contention is that the wine was a gift and its the host’s choice; hers is that it may be a gift, but it should be served immediately. Further, if it isn’t served, it should be saved until the next time the same two couples are together again. I believe this is exceptionally far-fetched and that the recipient has the choice of when to serve it and who to serve it to.
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You are correct, and a similar question was recently asked to Ms Manners. It is a gift, and can be served by the recipient whenever they so choose.
It’s a nice gesture to be able to serve it, but ONLY if it goes with the meal that’s planned! You wouldn’t serve a gifted white wine with prime rib; or a gifted red wine with Chicken Kiev. The host has planned the meal and beverages to go together; and shouldn’t be expected to serve a wine that isn’t proper for the meal…
For a novel "hostess gift", try getting a couple of gourmet apples from Mrs. Prindable’s (website) or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company! They can be snacked on later, or used as a dessert … and they’re INCREDIBLE
If the wine was meant as a gift, its theirs to drink whenever. If you want to bring a bottle to drink that night, just tell the hostess you brought a bottle to drink with dinner or after…whichever you prefer. I am sure the hostess will just be pleased you were courteous enough to bring something.
the correct thing to do is,take the bottle from ur guest and ask them would they like you to open it.
it yours to do with what you want.
Firstly, bringing wine implies that the host’s wine isn’t good enough.
A guest cannot bring something to a host and expect it to be served unless there is a previous understanding, either express or by prior practice in the social circle. It’s in fact quite rude to expect it otherwise. The guest is supposed to present the wine as something for the host(s) to enjoy later, and the host should graciously accept it even if it’s something they will not enjoy (and, in the latter case, tag the bottle later to avoid awkward regifting to the giver…).
I think its in bad taste to not serve anything your guest brings.
Whenever I have company and if they bring something I always make sure I put it out what they bought.
i am not sure