Right wine for the right person

Most of us get invited to holiday parties and wines seem to be one of the most popular items to bring along. Unfortunately not every wine is suitable for every one. To choose the right wine for the right person, it's important to follow what the expert has suggested:

For your boss
No - cheap or generic wine
Yes - find out what s/he likes by asking around, or try to remember what s/he order before.

For a host/hostess
No - don't expect the bottle will be open right the way, it might be saved and served on another occasion.
Yes - sparkling wine, good for re-gifting too.

For your father-in-law
No - any old bottle of wine or liquor you grabbed off the shelf
Yes - high-end liquor he is fond of

For grab bag
No - something that is available at every liquor stores
Yes - beer or wine that is made in small batches

For a friend
No - something off the wall that isn't quality
Yes - something quirky and unusual, plus really good

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