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Posted February 24, 2009 by Walter 5 Comments

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Sharon and I will be opening a 1999 Tenimenti Angelini Brunello di Montalcino. My favorite wine opening gizmo? The classic waiter's corkscrew.

By Walter Sanders

I’ve never met Dorothy J. Gaiter or John Brecher, the informed and entertaining proprietors of the “Tastings” column in The Wall Street Journal, but I’ve heard them on NPR and have been reading their column for a long time. They are smart, real, and fun-loving in their approach to wine.

They created the “Open That Bottle Night” concept 10 years ago … and what a wonderful concept it is.  It grew as a response to the most common question they receive from people who are saving a bottle of wine for a special occasion. “When is the bottle ready to drink?”

Their answer is perfect. “You know that bottle of wine you’ve been keeping around for that special occasion that never arrives or because the wine is always going to be better tomorrow? Open that bottle!”

OTBN is celebrated on the last Saturday in February … so this year, the 28th. What a perfect time of year to invite friends over for a wonderful dinner and share the wine you’ve been saving.  And while you’re at it, propose a toast to Dottie and John for helping you open that bottle.

You can watch Dottie and John talk about Open That Bottle Night at www.WSJ.com/Tastings

Speaking of opening that bottle, tell me what kind of corkscrew, equipment or gizmo you prefer to get the job done.

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Wine

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Comments

  1. Ken & Patti Mohr says

    April 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Sharon and Walt, Love your website. Brunello is our favorite.

    Hope all is well with you and the family. Your friends, Ken & Patti Mohr

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  2. Maureen says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    You know, I accidentally missed “Open that Bottle Night,” as I was out at dinner with an abstaining-from-alcohol-during-Lent friend. Hope it’s not sacrilegious for me to hold my own PERSONAL OTBN one evening this week!

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  3. Sharon says

    February 26, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    That’s me. . .I see the world through Italian colored glasses.

    Reply
  4. brenda says

    February 26, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Hi guys. Just meandering around your website – it looks very professional and has some interesting articles. I especially liked the one that talks about the yoga/Italy link – never would have made that connection. Ciao!!

    Reply
  5. Tara Mataraza Desmond says

    February 24, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Sharon, a group of us had plans to celebrate OTBN last year and it never happened. Such a great idea.

    Reply

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