We are invited to an OTBN party this weekend. As I understand the concept, the idea is to open a special bottle of wine that you have been saving for a special occasion. In general, apart from certain wines we are holding to... (17 replies, last updated by pierrot February 24, 2008)

anyone know of any restaurants that are waiving corkage fees for open that bottle night (or doing special wine flights)? If you don’t know what OTBN is: The wine columnists for the Wall Street Journal declare one night a... (1 reply, last updated by Stickman February 18, 2004)

I have so far only had Sauternes at restaurants, this is the first time I’ve bought a bottle at a store, and I forgot to ask them how to store it. Vacuvin? Fridge? Or just on the shelf? How long can the open bottle last?... (12 replies, last updated by MikeG March 8, 2005)

Last night we got a little overzealous with our festivities and opened too much wine. There’s 3/4 of a bottle left over. I’t s very rare 90 chianti. It’s incredible. Now, I’m sure you’re... (13 replies, last updated by Paul Weller March 12, 2008)

I had dinner at Osteria Mozza tonight. It was officially the restaurant’s first night, though I understand they’ve had a soft opening for the whole week. Overall, Nancy and Mario have another winner. The space feels a... (25 replies, last updated by letthemeatcake November 24, 2007)

I ate here last night too, and really enjoyed the food. the brisket sandwich was great — good fries, too. The staff was really nice, even if a little bit harried, on their opening night. I hope these guys succeed. (17 replies, last updated by faprilano November 22, 2006)

on its opening night: enthusiastic but frazzled. The kitchen did an unbelievable job getting food out, but it was certainly not perfection. The important thing is the food, which was superb. Give Cava a week and every part of the... (7 replies, last updated by Rik June 19, 2006)

1982 Chateau Prieure Lichine Margaux. We had one bottle, given to us, by a co-worker and friend of my husband, the year we were married (1995). My husband helped the guy remove the burner from his boiler in his basement because... (59 replies, last updated by gryphonskeeper January 22, 2009)

I bought a bottle of dry sherry for use in a sauce, so now I have an open bottle of dry sherry, 4/5 full. Should I refrigerate it? How long should I expect it to be good? Thanks! (5 replies, last updated by Jeremy Newel January 26, 2005)

What are the parameters for saving (or not) bottled clam juice after it’s opened? How long can it be refrigerated? Can it be frozen? I don’t use this product that often, and when I do it’s usually for a recipe... (4 replies, last updated by JBG March 8, 2003)

I was just thinking — about the wines by the glass — that if they offer wines by the glass for the tastings menu, they surely have those bottles open. I’m presuming they’ll pour those wines for the OP, but... (12 replies, last updated by maria lorraine May 30, 2008)

I had some friends visiting from Omaha so I used it as an opportunity to try out Blanc Burgers + Bottles last night. Overall it was a pretty good meal. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The all white is a nice touch, it’s... (36 replies, last updated by KansasTravel April 30, 2009)

the cork What you tasted suggests ‘acetobacter’ i.e. the wine was turning to vinegar. The most likely way for this to happen would have been that the bottle was opened and the cork replaced. I’ve found that old... (30 replies, last updated by Veggo February 29, 2008)

OM let us take a bottle wth us the night we had dinner too (17 replies, last updated by the dog May 29, 2006)

and Hubbie’s not a big fan of really sweet sauce. I bought a bottle of Open Pit and mixed it equally with the Hunt’s and it’s the perfect balance! Not overly sweet, tangy and spicy, it’s my go to now.... (61 replies, last updated by ShakeIt October 20, 2009)