I'm not savvy at all to the nuances in what makes a dinner party a success, but I hear that entertaining in your home is as much about the presentation as it is about the company -- the homes that people feel most relaxed in and want to go back to are usually the ones that have are enjoyable for both the company and the dining experience. And the key to making a dining experience enjoyable is in the details of food and presentation.
Makes sense to me, which is why this how to lesson on how to wrap your wine bottles like the fine restaurants do could come handy the next time you have friends over. I would certainly be impressed.
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9-22-2008 @ 5:26PM
just me said...
As a former butler in private homes, I'll tell you, one only wraps a bottle like this when you're trying to hide the label of a cheap bottle of wine. If the wine is a good wine, you wouldn't cover the label, but would pay particular attention to 'present' the label at the wine is being poured. Now, a little wrap around just the neck of the bottle is a nice touch, and is done to avoid drips from the bottle falling on the tablecloth or a guest's clothing.
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