Sage advice, Paul. I laugh at the "special bottle" syndrome, have found myself saying "not tonight" once or twice with that bottle, and then get into this loop later of "well, if I didn't open it for <<fill in the blank>>, I can't open it for this...". A simple spreadsheet I keep for managing my cellar has largely solved that.
Thanks Bruce! I don't see any downside to treating yourself to a special bottle for no reason other than why not? The bottle makes the occasion special, not the other way around.
Sage advice, Paul. I laugh at the "special bottle" syndrome, have found myself saying "not tonight" once or twice with that bottle, and then get into this loop later of "well, if I didn't open it for <<fill in the blank>>, I can't open it for this...". A simple spreadsheet I keep for managing my cellar has largely solved that.
Thanks Bruce! I don't see any downside to treating yourself to a special bottle for no reason other than why not? The bottle makes the occasion special, not the other way around.
Oh, I've gotten over most of the hesitancy about popping the cork on a special bottle! Haven't swung the other way, but just wait... ;)