We used to put free local microbrews in the guest refrigerator along with soda. At some point I stopped doing it because they were going through them so fast and my costs on food, propane and taxes were rising. We were tops in the ratings on TA in the State. Others started copying what we did and now the top ones also give free wine or beer to the guests. Recently we started putting free truffles in the guest rooms upon arrival but summer is here and it's too difficult to store them without melting. So I'm thinking about going back to putting out wine. I'm not asking about rules and regulations, etc. So here's the question:
If we put out wine rather than beer, how much would you put out and how would you set this up? I once had a guest give me a bottle and I'm not a wine drinker so I left it out for others to enjoy. One guest grabbed the whole bottle and took it to their room. I'm trying to give each guest a glass but how do you stop the bottle takes? Any wording anyone has used? Would you just put out white wine? Is it better to setup a wine hour and then if it's gone, it's gone? Thanks.
If we put out wine rather than beer, how much would you put out and how would you set this up? I once had a guest give me a bottle and I'm not a wine drinker so I left it out for others to enjoy. One guest grabbed the whole bottle and took it to their room. I'm trying to give each guest a glass but how do you stop the bottle takes? Any wording anyone has used? Would you just put out white wine? Is it better to setup a wine hour and then if it's gone, it's gone? Thanks.