Chicken Parisienne

[Trudster]

I guess it would depend on the level of friends, at least in my opinion, if the bottle of wine did not get opened that evening I don't think I would get upset. It is a gift to the host and/or hostess. However, I usually ask beforehand if it is okay to bring the wine as my contribution to the dinner cuz they wouldn't let me bring anything else. I even offered to bring dessert and they refused.

So in answer to your question, if it was a gift then I really shouldn't be offended if they didn't open it that evening. They might have provided a sufficient amount of wine for the evening so it is not needed.
One might wait,if not prearranged, to see if there is sufficient wine for the entire party before presenting the host/hostess with the bottle that was brought. It seems a little selfish and pennypincher to not offer the wine as a gift but who am I to say. I hope that I did not offend.


Sorry this is so long and I hope this helps to answer your question.
Trudster