The Butler's Advice: Never Open a Gifted Wine Bottle on the Same Night
Professional butler Daniel Prattley advises against opening a bottle of wine gifted by a dinner guest on the same night, as it is considered bad manners and implies a lack of preparation. Instead, he suggests writing the name of the gifter and the date on the label and saving it for a special occasion. Prattley also recommends having enough wine and non-alcoholic options for all guests and setting up a gift table to keep everything in one place. He was inspired to become a butler by the late Joan Rivers, who introduced him to his first clients and is remembered for her kindness and generosity.