Are we still bringing wine to parties? Last time I brought a good bottle that I wanted to try and the couple didn’t even open it. I never got to try it, and I don’t have any wine under $200 in my cabinet. (I’m not a sommelier, it just that I don’t have many wines.) Anyway, I don’t really feel like chancing it and not being able to try the wine myself. Is it rude if I show up empty handed?

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Seems like you could just pick up a cheaper bottle of wine to bring in future. I wouldn’t show up to empty handed. Drinks or flowers are always appreciated.

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I aim to bring $40-50 bottles to parties. I’d never bring a $200 bottle unless it was a close dinner party with friends I regularly drink nice wine with…

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What kind of parties? Why not bring beer? Or how about ready to drink cocktails? A lot of people appreciate the variety and novelty, and it is easier to hand someone a can/bottle rather than open wine and get glasses

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Yeah this is fair, if it’s a larger party, you’re probably better off with beer.

I need to invite you to my parties because I love a good bottle of wine to pair with my charcuterie boards.

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You could also just bring snacks or cutlery? Those are often more needed than alcohol i think

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Me? Like cups and dishwasher? I'm assuming potluck style or picnic style party though so I may be in the wrong thread

I wouldn’t spend more than 25 bucks on a bottle of wine I was taking to friends’ home

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Then be the one to open it!

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