Why over think this? Just do what you feel is right.
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You should give him some sparkling Chinon.
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So rather astonishingly, twice in the last couple of months, people have texted me pictures of wines I gave them two+ decades ago. These were wines that should have been drunk up probably by 2005 or so. Yet, the underlying sentiment/motivations were gratifying – so I refrained from denouncing their incorrect stemware selection in the pictures – and just hoped their storage was proper.
Normally friends and family avoid engaging with me on anything vinous related, lest I try to educate/evangelize, so it’s almost weird to get incoming of that nature.
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If I were the gifter I’d be happy to find out my friend turned out to be really into wine, and saved the bottle for a meal that paired well with it and really liked it. A pic would be the cherry on top.
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First, how dare you. The insinuation behind that comment is very offensive. But also I don’t mind an occasional bottle of Jordan. It’s Sonoma County, typically had nice red fruit, is almost always sub 14% abv, only ages like 12 months in a relatively low percentage new french oak. It never latched on to the super-ripe trend, so I kinda dig it now. And some of the older ones, like 1996, we still pretty bright and sub 13% abv.
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Are you new here? 
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we hosted a boxing day open house for some
of neighbors and someone brought this (not quite sure who) so THANKS neighbor!
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Funny this came back around.
Some friends hosted us for a holiday dinner last night. As per usual, I packed up a bottle of wine to take for them to open or enjoy at their leisure. I’ve done this for them multiple times a year for at least 6-7 years and have always received positive feedback.
Well, the wine I selected to give them was something I had gifted at a holiday dinner they hosted two years ago. It was my last bottle and I thought they’d enjoy it again. I walk in their kitchen and on the counter is the wine I’d gifted two years prior, opened and decanted. I thought they’d drunk it a while back! They offered me a glass, I accepted and it wasn’t good. Not putrid but not enjoyable and I could tell they didn’t like it. The bottle had been stored above their butlers pantry in a non-conditioned cabinet and at eight years old it was not in a good place. They opened the cabinet and there were multiple bottles they’d been gifted over the years. Thankfully a bottle of Sabelli-Frisch’s Mission I gifted them about 45 days ago was there. I quickly rescued it and opened it. They loved it and it paired perfectly with the meal.
As we were leaving I snatched back the bottle I’d brought with the promise to bring something back I know they’ll enjoy.
Even best intentions sometimes go wrong!
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Solid neighbors!! Love that!
My neighbors, while certainly nice enough people…definitely have never brought anything close to a Montelena, ha!
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I don’t think there’s an expiration date on a thank-you when it comes to wine gifts. In fact, I think a “hey, we opened that bottle you gave us and loved it” message—even months later—is not only appreciated, but kind of charming. It shows the gift had staying power. Personally, when I gift wine, I never expect a specific thank-you when it’s consumed, but it’s always a nice bonus if someone mentions it down the line. It’s one of those small gestures that makes the gift feel even more meaningful. Curious to hear what others do too.
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I try to do the same. Accompanied by a photo is even better.
This is a great idea for lots of various gifts received. “This sweatshirt you sent me fits me great [photo of me wearing it attached].”
I don’t mean everyone ought to do this for everything or most things, but it is a very thoughtful thing that goes over great if you do it.
A long time friend of mine’s mother sends me apple pies (I LOVE her apple pies) several times a year. I always take a variety of pics of me eating, mooning over and otherwise comically making love to her pies. My friend tells me she loves getting the pics.
I’ve sent notes or told people I drank past wine bottle presents, and the sentiment always semed to be appreciated. I’ve been told about my gifts and certainly liked hearing it.
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A high school classmate and her husband have been taking extended (weeks) trips in their RV from their home in NC to destinations out west, mostly hitting state parks along the way. This year I finally got to enjoy them dropping in for dinner and wine at my place here in Cheyenne WY, a month or so ago. We enjoyed a couple of Patricia Green PNs with dinner and I sent them on their way with the JBNeufeld basic red blend and Sauvignon Blanc, both of which are screwtop and I thought probably could survive their continuing journey without too much damage. In response to one of my FB posts/pics of my granddaughter yesterday, my friend posted this:
“We broke into the wine you gave us tonight, and it is amazing. Who says you can’t have fine dining in an RV! We even put out the good china and stem ware! 
. Thank you!”
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Is that the new clear SOLO wine stem? 
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Mrs. Stiffler?
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Oh. Thanks for that image
Cyber - let’s go in on this gift!!
@ToddFrench and @Chris_Seiber Thanks for the laugh! We never did learn how that wine came to us. That’s got to be the funniest delivery I’ve ever received.
This is a good idea that I never thought of. I’ve never had anyone Send me a text or pic for wine that I have gifted, but I will start doing so myself. Sounds like a neat thing to do. Easy & quick but likely always appreciated, if for no other reason than touching bases with friends
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oh snap, I missed that it actually/already happened!
Found it, and loved the tagline: “Lawn Chair is the perfect companion for the beach, the park or your backyard. Whether grilli’n or chilli’n, Lawn Chair is a good time every time.”
If that doesn’t describe Sarah perfectly…