Etiquette question

[Thraz]

Well he showed up with a half of Suduirant Sauternes, 500ml of Pinot Gris SGN (Pierre Sparr) (both chilled!), and a bottle of premier cru Nuits St. Georges (Domaine des Perdrix). He was clearly taken aback by my reaction earlier in the day (that I would build the next meal with him around these wines). The last thing I want to do is make a guest uncomfortable, so... we opened the Sparr (we were having foie gras anyway) and the Nuits St. Georges, and we had a discussion about this etiquette matter. It turns out I was alone at the table thinking that my approach was mainstream (granted, it was a table of three, so not very representative). But it was enough to make me think I will prepare for this in the future and adopt Foodie's approach: I will inform people that wine and food are provided. And the lesson was not painful, the wines were good...

[This message has been edited by Thraz (edited 02-17-2005).]