Corkage Fees

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Can I have a bottle of wine for corkage delivered to a restaurant early?

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Aug 12, 2024

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Can I decant a bottle of wine before bringing it to a restaurant?

Aug 7, 2023

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If my friends bring an expensive bottle of wine to dinner, should I pay the corkage fee?

May 22, 2023

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Is it OK to bring a bottle of rosé to dinner at a restaurant?

Apr 25, 2022

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Can I ask a restaurant to store my own bottle of wine there for a few weeks before I come in to drink it?

May 3, 2021

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: BYO Dos and Don’ts

Five wine pros explain their corkage policies and how to get on your somm's good side when you want to bring a bottle from …

Oct 18, 2019

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From the Nov 30, 2019, issue

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When bringing a special wine to a restaurant, is it OK to open it beforehand to be sure it's good?

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Is it proper etiquette to bring a magnum to a nice restaurant?

Oct 7, 2013

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Is it illegal for a restaurant to charge for corkage?

Aug 21, 2013

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