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Best information on corkage fees<\/h2>\n

Do you want to bring your own wine to a restaurant? Here is the protocol for corkage.<\/p>\n

All you need to know about corkage – Bring wine to a restaurant<\/h3>\n
Bringing wine to a restaurant is a common practice among wine aficionados. However, there are some unwritten rules to consider should you decide to bring one of your favorite wines to a restaurant.<\/div>\n
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  • The wine should be special, something that is unlikely to be on that restaurant\u2019s wine list. It might be a wine from a boutique winery or wine that is available only at the winery. Or, the wine might be one that has been aging in your wine cellar. In short, it is a unique wine.<\/li>\n
  • It is always a good idea to call ahead and ask the restaurant about their corkage fee. Fees will vary, but some restaurants will charge an outrageous corkage fee. For example, a recently opened fancy San Francisco restaurant charges $50. Expect to pay from $10 to $20 for a corkage fee. Expect to pay a higher corkage fee for a magnum of wine.<\/li>\n
  • If you have a bottle of wine that requires chilling, bring the wine chilled in an insulated wine tote bag.<\/li>\n
  • For a very special bottle, consider offering the sommelier or waiter a taste of the wine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n