When guests are deciding whether or not to purchase a bottle of wine, they often ask me if they can put a cork back in it and take the rest home if they haven't finished it at the end of their meal. I always say "sure," because I live in a state where this is considered legal, provided that I put it in a bag and staple it shut so that any tampering with the bag is evident to the Fuzz should our patron get pulled over.
But I'm a little smug when I'm asked this question. Because they drink it all, almost every time. And just once I'd love to say, "Sure you can, but I know that won't be necessary. I bet $20 on it."
So all the winos out there: I love you guys. Buy that bottle. Own your habits. And slip a nice Jackson into the check presenter when the wine stops flowing and it's time to pay up.
Oh? You can't believe you drank the whole thing? I can.