I'm not sure what to do ...

[hotwine]

I always tell 'em to go away until we've decided on entrees; then try to identify a wine on their winelist that will accompany both of our selections. Or order by-the-glass, if the waiter can assure me the glasses will be poured from fresh bottles.

Too often these days we've been served oxidized wines that have been open for several days. There's no excuse for that, when the price per glass is usually enough to cover the full retail price of the bottle.

When in doubt, I just order sparkling water.