which type of wine to chose?

[Innkeeper]

Oh, what evil webs we spin for ourselves. Damned if we do, and damned if we don't. These and other trite expressions not withstanding, it is an interesting question. The idea of presenting 22 men with nothing but white wine does rub me the wrong way. Then, again, if you go 50/50 you face the possibility of all of one or the other being drunk up first, with demands for more.

Another question is what are these guys going to drinking before they sit down for dinner? It is difficult to go from Scotch & water, beer, or other heavy aperitif to white wine. The pinot noir really wouldn't go too well with the chicken.

Go 50-50.