Tis the day before Christmas, family will be here tonight. I’m making sure all my good wine is all out of site.

Am I wine Scrooge? No. I’m just protecting my investment in the wine I like to selectively share. Not everyone that drinks wine has it cellared or stored, but most of us have a special bottle that we have been saving for a special occasion and that occasion may not be during the holidays.

The reason I personally go through this ritual is because I have friends that, despite their best intentions and efforts, don’t get that after eggnog and rum, beer, brandy and all the other holiday libations that a $100 bottle of wine is not a chaser. I wouldn’t hesitate to share that bottle of wine with them on any other occasion but I have $10 bottles of wine for this occasion.

This is one of those times when you can call me a snob and I would not be bothered in the least. Just know if you are one of my friends and you are reading this post… I found a better hiding place this year and got a better lock!

Go ahead and hide the good stuff.

Have a great Christmas Eve and…

Cheers!