"Parting with a lot of expensive wine is the cost of hosting Harry. Although his liver would probably appreciate it, placing any limits on what he's allowed to consume would be rude and decidedly non-festive. So here's what you're going to do: Open one bottle of the good stuff, or as much as you need to pour everyone a glass. When that's gone, switch to bottles you don't care about-perhaps"
"the kind you can mix and match six of for a special price at your local discount liquor store. Or serve the bottles that guests bring, which I'm guessing you may not personally treasure if the people who chose them don't share your deep appreciation for wine. Save the good stuff for you and your husband to enjoy together when everyone is gone, the dishwasher is running, and you're eating another piece of pie and not jealously monitoring your supply. Classic Prudie"
Hosts serve high-end wine at holiday gatherings but one guest drinks most of it, leaving little for others and creating safety concerns. Directly limiting that guest's consumption would be considered rude and non-festive. A practical solution is to open one bottle of the expensive wine—enough to give everyone a glass—and then switch to inexpensive, mixed-value bottles or to wines guests bring. Hosts can reserve the remaining prized bottles to enjoy privately after guests depart. This strategy preserves hospitality, avoids confrontation, and protects the hosts' investment in costly bottles.
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