Assuming there a few winos in this group...

You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
However, you don't know their tastes.
What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
Or a fruity, simple rose?

Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
antipasto - or ...?

Crackers and cheese is so mundane -

--
Rich

On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>
> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
> However, you don't know their tastes.
> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>
> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
> antipasto - or ...?
>
> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>
> --
> Rich
>


Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:11:20 -0800 (PST), RichD
> wrote:

>Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>
>You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>However, you don't know their tastes.
>What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>Or a fruity, simple rose?

Many people like Chardonnay, except those who really hate it: ABC'ers.
Anything But Chardonnay.

Here ends my useful contribution.

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
> wrote:

>On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>
>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>
>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>> antipasto - or ...?
>>
>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>
>> --
>> Rich
>>
>
>
>Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.

People with juvenile tastebuds often don't like red wine. Maybe rosé
is a good choice. It's closest to lemonade.

On 2/19/2021 2:39 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
> > wrote:
>
>> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>
>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>
>>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>>> antipasto - or ...?
>>>
>>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>>
>>> --
>>> Rich
>>>
>>
>>
>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>
> People with juvenile tastebuds often don't like red wine. Maybe rosé
> is a good choice. It's closest to lemonade.
>


Hey, Sangria.

On 2/19/2021 2:39 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
> > wrote:
>
>> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>
>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>
>>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>>> antipasto - or ...?
>>>
>>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>>
>>> --
>>> Rich
>>>
>>
>>
>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>
> People with juvenile tastebuds often don't like red wine. Maybe rosé
> is a good choice. It's closest to lemonade.
>


Or pretend to be sophisticated and bring a bottle of Port.

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
> wrote:

>On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>
>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>
>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>> antipasto - or ...?
>>
>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>
>> --
>> Rich
>>
>
>
>Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>
A nice bottle of Henckel Trocken and slices of smoked salmon.

On 2021-02-19 5:11 p.m., RichD wrote:
> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>
> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
> However, you don't know their tastes.
> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>
> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
> antipasto - or ...?
>
> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>

Are you taking a bottle of wine as a BYOB or as a gift for the host. If
it is for the host you should not be insulted if they put it away and
serve something else.

On 2021-02-19 3:54 p.m., Lucretia Borgia wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
> > wrote:
>
>> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>
>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>
>>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>>> antipasto - or ...?
>>>
>>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>>
>>> --
>>> Rich
>>>
>>
>>
>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>>
> A nice bottle of Henckel Trocken and slices of smoked salmon.
>
I agree!!
If you don't know their taste in wine, one of the fizzies is safest.
I always take white wine when I have dinner with my son's family as my
d-i-l gets serious headaches from red wine.
Another suggestion is a bottle of Sauternes to have with the sweet
course - and it will always go with cheese.

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:53:22 -0800, Taxed and Spent
> wrote:

>On 2/19/2021 2:39 PM, Bruce wrote:
>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>>
>>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>>
>>>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>>>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>>>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>>>> antipasto - or ...?
>>>>
>>>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Rich
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>>
>> People with juvenile tastebuds often don't like red wine. Maybe rosé
>> is a good choice. It's closest to lemonade.
>>
>
>
>Or pretend to be sophisticated and bring a bottle of Port.

Isn't port hard on the juvenile tastebuds?

On 2021-02-19 5:52 p.m., Taxed and Spent wrote:
> On 2/19/2021 2:39 PM, Bruce wrote:
>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent

>>>
>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly?Â* That is wrong.
>>
>> People with juvenile tastebuds often don't like red wine. Maybe rosé
>> is a good choice. It's closest to lemonade.
>>
>
>
> Hey, Sangria.
>
Bruce has proved himself an idiot again. Rose is a very popular wine for
hot summer days in France.

On 2/19/2021 3:23 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:53:22 -0800, Taxed and Spent
> > wrote:
>
>> On 2/19/2021 2:39 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>>>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>>>
>>>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>>>>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>>>>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>>>>> antipasto - or ...?
>>>>>
>>>>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Rich
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>>>
>>> People with juvenile tastebuds often don't like red wine. Maybe rosé
>>> is a good choice. It's closest to lemonade.
>>>
>>
>>
>> Or pretend to be sophisticated and bring a bottle of Port.
>
> Isn't port hard on the juvenile tastebuds?
>

I don't know, but if so, more for the adults.

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:22:04 -0700, Graham > wrote:

>On 2021-02-19 3:54 p.m., Lucretia Borgia wrote:
>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>>
>>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>>
>>>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>>>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>>>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>>>> antipasto - or ...?
>>>>
>>>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Rich
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>>>
>> A nice bottle of Henckel Trocken and slices of smoked salmon.
>>
>I agree!!
>If you don't know their taste in wine, one of the fizzies is safest.
>I always take white wine when I have dinner with my son's family as my
>d-i-l gets serious headaches from red wine.
>Another suggestion is a bottle of Sauternes to have with the sweet
>course - and it will always go with cheese.

Personally I prefer red but the Henckel was recommended to me for my
eldest daughters wedding. He had been Canadian Wine Taster of the
Year and told me after two sips, no telling it from expensive fancy
French I still always keep a bottle ready in the 'fridge as a
friend is originally from Prussia where it is made.

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:27:29 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2021-02-19 5:52 p.m., Taxed and Spent wrote:
>> On 2/19/2021 2:39 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>
>>>>
>>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly?Â* That is wrong.
>>>
>>> People with juvenile tastebuds often don't like red wine. Maybe rosé
>>> is a good choice. It's closest to lemonade.
>>>
>>
>>
>> Hey, Sangria.
>>
>Bruce has proved himself an idiot again. Rose is a very popular wine for
>hot summer days in France.

So?

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:22:04 -0700, Graham > wrote:

>On 2021-02-19 3:54 p.m., Lucretia Borgia wrote:
>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>>>
>> A nice bottle of Henckel Trocken and slices of smoked salmon.
>>
>I agree!!
>If you don't know their taste in wine, one of the fizzies is safest.
>I always take white wine when I have dinner with my son's family as my
>d-i-l gets serious headaches from red wine.

Tell her not to drink so much! Has she always had a drinking problem?

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:42:08 -0400, Lucretia Borgia
> wrote:

>On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:22:04 -0700, Graham > wrote:
>
>>On 2021-02-19 3:54 p.m., Lucretia Borgia wrote:
>>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>>>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>>>
>>>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>>>>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>>>>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>>>>> antipasto - or ...?
>>>>>
>>>>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Rich
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>>>>
>>> A nice bottle of Henckel Trocken and slices of smoked salmon.
>>>
>>I agree!!
>>If you don't know their taste in wine, one of the fizzies is safest.
>>I always take white wine when I have dinner with my son's family as my
>>d-i-l gets serious headaches from red wine.
>>Another suggestion is a bottle of Sauternes to have with the sweet
>>course - and it will always go with cheese.
>
>Personally I prefer red but the Henckel was recommended to me for my
>eldest daughters wedding. He had been Canadian Wine Taster of the
>Year and told me after two sips, no telling it from expensive fancy
>French I still always keep a bottle ready in the 'fridge as a
>friend is originally from Prussia where it is made.

You're lucky the friend isn't from Sweden. You'd be drinking Swedish
wine.

On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:19:53 +1100, Bruce > wrote:

>On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:42:08 -0400, Lucretia Borgia
> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:22:04 -0700, Graham > wrote:
>>
>>>On 2021-02-19 3:54 p.m., Lucretia Borgia wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>>>>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>>>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>>>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>>>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>>>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>>>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>>>>>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>>>>>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>>>>>> antipasto - or ...?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Rich
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>>>>>
>>>> A nice bottle of Henckel Trocken and slices of smoked salmon.
>>>>
>>>I agree!!
>>>If you don't know their taste in wine, one of the fizzies is safest.
>>>I always take white wine when I have dinner with my son's family as my
>>>d-i-l gets serious headaches from red wine.
>>>Another suggestion is a bottle of Sauternes to have with the sweet
>>>course - and it will always go with cheese.
>>
>>Personally I prefer red but the Henckel was recommended to me for my
>>eldest daughters wedding. He had been Canadian Wine Taster of the
>>Year and told me after two sips, no telling it from expensive fancy
>>French I still always keep a bottle ready in the 'fridge as a
>>friend is originally from Prussia where it is made.
>
>You're lucky the friend isn't from Sweden. You'd be drinking Swedish
>wine.

Why is Swedish wine bad? I make my own red, usually merlot but I
occasionally buy white wine and always pick local, I'm told it's good.
There's an Aussie one I buy people really like, has a kangaroo on the
label. If I'm not drinking red wine I tend to drink cider which
finally has become very popular here in the valley of apples along the
way. There are all sorts but I like No Boats on Sunday

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:57:26 -0400, Lucretia Borgia
> wrote:

>On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:19:53 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:42:08 -0400, Lucretia Borgia
> wrote:
>>
>>>On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:22:04 -0700, Graham > wrote:
>>>
>>>>On 2021-02-19 3:54 p.m., Lucretia Borgia wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
>>>>>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>>>>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>>>>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>>>>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>>>>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>>>>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
>>>>>>> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
>>>>>>> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
>>>>>>> antipasto - or ...?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Rich
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>>>>>>
>>>>> A nice bottle of Henckel Trocken and slices of smoked salmon.
>>>>>
>>>>I agree!!
>>>>If you don't know their taste in wine, one of the fizzies is safest.
>>>>I always take white wine when I have dinner with my son's family as my
>>>>d-i-l gets serious headaches from red wine.
>>>>Another suggestion is a bottle of Sauternes to have with the sweet
>>>>course - and it will always go with cheese.
>>>
>>>Personally I prefer red but the Henckel was recommended to me for my
>>>eldest daughters wedding. He had been Canadian Wine Taster of the
>>>Year and told me after two sips, no telling it from expensive fancy
>>>French I still always keep a bottle ready in the 'fridge as a
>>>friend is originally from Prussia where it is made.
>>
>>You're lucky the friend isn't from Sweden. You'd be drinking Swedish
>>wine.
>
>Why is Swedish wine bad?

It's too cold there for wine. I had Dutch white wine once. It tasted
like an abandoned mouse nest. But apparently they're getting better
due to global warming.

>I make my own red, usually merlot

How do you do that?

>but I
>occasionally buy white wine and always pick local, I'm told it's good.
>There's an Aussie one I buy people really like, has a kangaroo on the
>label.

This one?
<https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/P1-AZ621_CRITTE_DV_20110225222423.jpg>

We only drink Australian. It's cheaper than imported wine.

>If I'm not drinking red wine I tend to drink cider which
>finally has become very popular here in the valley of apples along the
>way. There are all sorts but I like No Boats on Sunday

Sounds nicely boutique

On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 7:09:16 PM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>
> I had Dutch white wine once. It tasted
> like an abandoned mouse nest.
>
When have you eaten an abandoned mouse nest? Baked or deep
fried?

On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:19:10 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 7:09:16 PM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> I had Dutch white wine once. It tasted
>> like an abandoned mouse nest.
>>
>When have you eaten an abandoned mouse nest? Baked or deep
>fried?

Raw. Mouse nest sashimi.

On 2021-02-19 5:18 p.m., Bruce wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:22:04 -0700, Graham > wrote:
>
>> On 2021-02-19 3:54 p.m., Lucretia Borgia wrote:
>>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>>>>
>>> A nice bottle of Henckel Trocken and slices of smoked salmon.
>>>
>> I agree!!
>> If you don't know their taste in wine, one of the fizzies is safest.
>> I always take white wine when I have dinner with my son's family as my
>> d-i-l gets serious headaches from red wine.
>
> Tell her not to drink so much! Has she always had a drinking problem?
>
Go **** yourself! Or, Va-te-faire engrosser!

On 2/19/2021 8:19 PM, wrote:
> On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 7:09:16 PM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> I had Dutch white wine once. It tasted
>> like an abandoned mouse nest.
>>
> When have you eaten an abandoned mouse nest? Baked or deep
> fried?
>
Ruffage?

On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:09:07 +1100, Bruce > wrote:

>On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:57:26 -0400, Lucretia Borgia
> wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:19:53 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>>
>>>On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:42:08 -0400, Lucretia Borgia
> wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:22:04 -0700, Graham > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>On 2021-02-19 3:54 p.m., Lucretia Borgia wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:29:37 -0800, Taxed and Spent
>>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>You're lucky the friend isn't from Sweden. You'd be drinking Swedish
>>>wine.
>>
>>Why is Swedish wine bad?
>
>It's too cold there for wine. I had Dutch white wine once. It tasted
>like an abandoned mouse nest. But apparently they're getting better
>due to global warming.
>
>>I make my own red, usually merlot
>
>How do you do that?

Now that I find my strength ebbing and am not so handy at hauling 23
litres of water or wine, I go to my wine shop and make it there, it's
called YouVinting. Very convenient and still a lot less expensive
than buying by the bottle.
>
>>but I
>>occasionally buy white wine and always pick local, I'm told it's good.
>>There's an Aussie one I buy people really like, has a kangaroo on the
>>label.
>
>This one?
><https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/P1-AZ621_CRITTE_DV_20110225222423.jpg>

That's it, I like to keep some for friends dedicated to white.
>
>We only drink Australian. It's cheaper than imported wine.
>
>>If I'm not drinking red wine I tend to drink cider which
>>finally has become very popular here in the valley of apples along the
>>way. There are all sorts but I like No Boats on Sunday
>
>Sounds nicely boutique

It apparently was taken from a sign locally by the ferry back in the
day. Everything, including the bottle, is locally made. I do like to
buy local if possible, keep jobs local.

Taxed and Spent wrote:

> RichD wrote:
>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.

> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.

I agree. That person he hasn't seen in a while might be a recovering
alcoholic and the worst thing to do would be to show with a bottle of
"temptation."

As far as RichD's question... I would bring a bottle of wine that I
liked but leave it in the car until I found out if that was cool or not.

No need to bring snacks either.

On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 4:11:22 PM UTC-6, RichD wrote:
> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>
> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
> However, you don't know their tastes.
> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>
> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
> antipasto - or ...?
>
> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
>
> --
> Rich

I do NOT drink any toxins any more! NO alcohol at all, only healthful inebriates.


John Kuthe, RN, BSN...

In article >,
says...
>
> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>
> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
> However, you don't know their tastes.

I only take wine if I'm sure the hosts drink/serve alcohol.

If I don't know what sort of alcohol they serve or like, I take one I
like.

Janet UK

RichD wrote:

> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>
> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
> However, you don't know their tastes.
> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>
> Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
> for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
> Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
> antipasto - or ...?
>
> Crackers and cheese is so mundane -

https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-w...sa/p/117578750

That is a middle of the road wine and with it I'd tend to cold boiled
peeled large shrimp with 'suit yourself' dipping sauces of: Spicy
cocktail, mild horseradish, blue cheese and feta in sour cream. Also
in case of vegetarians, roasted sliced portabella mushrooms with garlic
oil and thicker sticks of daikon. All of that would not be
overwhelming if portions are small.

I'd tend to ask if there were vegetarians. The portabella whould be
portioned as 1 cap makes 6-8 slices and if the crowd is mostly
vegetarian or vegan, drop the shrimp and add 1 endive and use it to
wrap the portabella strips with a dailon stick. That turns it into an
easy finger food to handle. Vegans will avoid the horseradish and
cheese dish but most vegetarians will find them acceptable. (Lacto-Ovo).

Taxed and Spent wrote:

> On 2/19/2021 2:11 PM, RichD wrote:
> > Assuming there a few winos in this group...
> >
> > You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
> > and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
> > However, you don't know their tastes.
> > What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
> > cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
> > Or a fruity, simple rose?
> >
> > Also, since this is a foodie group - if the bottle is intended
> > for immediate enjoyment, I might bring some hors d'oeuvre.
> > Suggestions? I'd stop at a deli, and pick up a quart of
> > antipasto - or ...?
> >
> > Crackers and cheese is so mundane -
> >
> > --
> > Rich
> >
>
>
> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.

I prefer a rose or white table wine myself.

On 2021-02-20 8:36 a.m., Janet wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>
>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>
> I only take wine if I'm sure the hosts drink/serve alcohol.
>
> If I don't know what sort of alcohol they serve or like, I take one I
> like.
>
> Janet UK
>
>
>
I never take really good wine to people who won't appreciate it. Did
that once. Never again.

Bruce wrote:

> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:11:20 -0800 (PST), RichD
> > wrote:
>
> > Assuming there a few winos in this group...
> >
> > You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
> > and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
> > However, you don't know their tastes.
> > What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
> > cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
> > Or a fruity, simple rose?
>
> Many people like Chardonnay, except those who really hate it: ABC'ers.
> Anything But Chardonnay.
>
> Here ends my useful contribution.

I don't like Chardonnay myself much. Too 'dry'.

On 2/20/2021 8:42 AM, cshenk wrote:
> Bruce wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:11:20 -0800 (PST), RichD
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>
>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>
>> Many people like Chardonnay, except those who really hate it: ABC'ers.
>> Anything But Chardonnay.
>>
>> Here ends my useful contribution.
>
> I don't like Chardonnay myself much. Too 'dry'.
>


Maybe it is best to bring something you like. If they don't like it,
they can serve what they want, put yours away, and re-gift it to you at
a later date.

On 2/20/2021 11:42 AM, Graham wrote:
> On 2021-02-20 8:36 a.m., Janet wrote:
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>>
>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>
>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>
>> Â*Â* I only take wine if I'm sure the hosts drink/serve alcohol.
>> Â*Â* If I don't know what sort of alcohol they serve or like, I take one I
>> like.
>>
>> Â*Â*Â*Â*Â* Janet UK
>>
>>
> I never take really good wine to people who won't appreciate it. Did
> that once. Never again.

Someone somewhere in this thread made a point and even the OP mentioned
it: as a gift. Doesn't mean they have to open it or even share. I was
given a "surprise" (it wasn't really) birthday party when I was 22.
Some co-workers arrived and one of them brought me a bottle of wine. I
set it aside, not intending it to be opened and served to everyone. I
walked into the kitchen later and found it had been opened and consumed
by some neighbors I barely knew who lived across the hall (it was an
apartment complex). They basically crashed the party, opened and drank
that gift of wine. I have no idea if it would have been good wine.

Jill

On 2/20/2021 8:56 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 2/20/2021 11:42 AM, Graham wrote:
>> On 2021-02-20 8:36 a.m., Janet wrote:
>>> In article >,
>>> says...
>>>>
>>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>>
>>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>>
>>> Â*Â* I only take wine if I'm sure the hosts drink/serve alcohol.
>>> Â*Â* If I don't know what sort of alcohol they serve or like, I take one I
>>> like.
>>>
>>> Â*Â*Â*Â*Â* Janet UK
>>>
>>>
>> I never take really good wine to people who won't appreciate it. Did
>> that once. Never again.
>
> Someone somewhere in this thread made a point and even the OP mentioned
> it: as a gift. Doesn't mean they have to open it or even share. I was
> given a "surprise" (it wasn't really) birthday party when I was 22.
> Some co-workers arrived and one of them brought me a bottle of wine. I
> set it aside, not intending it to be opened and served to everyone. I
> walked into the kitchen later and found it had been opened and consumed
> by some neighbors I barely knew who lived across the hall (it was an
> apartment complex). They basically crashed the party, opened and drank
> that gift of wine. I have no idea if it would have been good wine.
>
> Jill
>


You set it aside, but out in the open.

On Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11:42:22 AM UTC-5, Graham wrote:
> On 2021-02-20 8:36 a.m., Janet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > says...
> >>
> >> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
> >>
> >> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
> >> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
> >> However, you don't know their tastes.
> >
> > I only take wine if I'm sure the hosts drink/serve alcohol.
> >
> > If I don't know what sort of alcohol they serve or like, I take one I
> > like.
> >
> > Janet UK
> >
> >
> >
> I never take really good wine to people who won't appreciate it. Did
> that once. Never again.

We got some really good wine second-hand from a nondrinker who'd been
given it as a hostess gift.

It made a truly exceptional batch of spaghetti sauce.

Cindy Hamilton

On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:36:12 -0000, Janet > wrote:

>In article >,
says...
>>
>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>
>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>
> I only take wine if I'm sure the hosts drink/serve alcohol.
>
> If I don't know what sort of alcohol they serve or like, I take one I
>like.
>
> Janet UK

When visiting a home I typically bring flowers for the lady of the
house. I very rarely gift booze. I used to bring my FIL booze
because I knew he drank Johnny Walker Black Label. His wish was that
when he died he'd be buried with a bottle and that's exactly what my
wife did.

On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:40:42 -0400, Lucretia Borgia
> wrote:

>On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:09:07 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:57:26 -0400, Lucretia Borgia
> wrote:
>>
>>>I make my own red, usually merlot
>>
>>How do you do that?
>
>Now that I find my strength ebbing and am not so handy at hauling 23
>litres of water or wine, I go to my wine shop and make it there, it's
>called YouVinting. Very convenient and still a lot less expensive
>than buying by the bottle.

It doesn't Google. Do you buy grapes, put them, with yeast, in a vat
and wait for it to ferment?

>>>but I
>>>occasionally buy white wine and always pick local, I'm told it's good.
>>>There's an Aussie one I buy people really like, has a kangaroo on the
>>>label.
>>
>>This one?
>><https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/P1-AZ621_CRITTE_DV_20110225222423.jpg>
>
>That's it, I like to keep some for friends dedicated to white.

I see it here too but haven't tried it or not for ages.

>>We only drink Australian. It's cheaper than imported wine.
>>
>>>If I'm not drinking red wine I tend to drink cider which
>>>finally has become very popular here in the valley of apples along the
>>>way. There are all sorts but I like No Boats on Sunday
>>
>>Sounds nicely boutique
>
>It apparently was taken from a sign locally by the ferry back in the
>day. Everything, including the bottle, is locally made. I do like to
>buy local if possible, keep jobs local.

It's too warm for wine in our region, but there's so much Australian
wine to choose from that there's little reason to get anything
foreign.

On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:41:47 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>Taxed and Spent wrote:
>
>> RichD wrote:
>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>
>> Why would you assume everybody enjoys bubbly? That is wrong.
>
>I agree. That person he hasn't seen in a while might be a recovering
>alcoholic and the worst thing to do would be to show with a bottle of
>"temptation."

If that's all it takes to make them fall off the wagon, they'll fail
anyway.

>As far as RichD's question... I would bring a bottle of wine that I
>liked but leave it in the car until I found out if that was cool or not.
>
>No need to bring snacks either.

Costs money.

On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:42:53 -0600, "cshenk" > wrote:

>Bruce wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:11:20 -0800 (PST), RichD
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>> >
>> > You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>> > and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>> > However, you don't know their tastes.
>> > What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>> > cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>> > Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>
>> Many people like Chardonnay, except those who really hate it: ABC'ers.
>> Anything But Chardonnay.
>>
>> Here ends my useful contribution.
>
>I don't like Chardonnay myself much. Too 'dry'.

I find Sauvignon Blanc often sour.

On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:44:35 -0800, Taxed and Spent
> wrote:

>On 2/20/2021 8:42 AM, cshenk wrote:
>> Bruce wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:11:20 -0800 (PST), RichD
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>>
>>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>>> What to buy? I figure, everyone enjoys bubbly, therefore
>>>> cava or prosecco? (I'm on a sub-champagne budget)
>>>> Or a fruity, simple rose?
>>>
>>> Many people like Chardonnay, except those who really hate it: ABC'ers.
>>> Anything But Chardonnay.
>>>
>>> Here ends my useful contribution.
>>
>> I don't like Chardonnay myself much. Too 'dry'.
>>
>
>
>Maybe it is best to bring something you like. If they don't like it,
>they can serve what they want, put yours away, and re-gift it to you at
>a later date.

Or you drink it on the spot while they have ice tea.

On Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:42:15 -0700, Graham > wrote:

>On 2021-02-20 8:36 a.m., Janet wrote:
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>>
>>> Assuming there a few winos in this group...
>>>
>>> You visit someone you haven't seen in a while,
>>> and bring a bottle of wine, as a gift, or to share.
>>> However, you don't know their tastes.
>>
>> I only take wine if I'm sure the hosts drink/serve alcohol.
>>
>> If I don't know what sort of alcohol they serve or like, I take one I
>> like.
>>
>> Janet UK
>>
>>
>>
>I never take really good wine to people who won't appreciate it. Did
>that once. Never again.

You sound so hurt. Poor thing.