On May 30, 8:45�am, "Rick" > wrote:
> Author and journalist Christopher Hitchens has launched a scathing attack on
> restaurants and sommeliers,
> calling them "barbaric','rude' and 'boors'. Is Hitchens beating the right
> drum here?
> Cheers,
> Rick
>
> http://www.slate.com/id/2191912/

I agree with his general point, but he seems a little overwrought.
Just say "thanks, leave the bottle, I'll handle the pouring."