<p>Yes, bunsen, it wasn’t just someone, it was I (among others)that pointed out that I would not bring champagne if I were expected to bring wine for dinner. Gee, that was never at issue that I know of. But because I choose not to bring it for dinner doesn’t mean it isn’t wine. The OP didn’t ask about a wine for dinner, they asked about wine as a gift. Someone here suggested giving champagne, then others here argued champagne wasn’t wine. </p>
<p>I do see the conflict about a purist’s definition of wine. Fortunately, I do not remember presenting any definitions of wine, so what Pasek makes has no bearing on my posts, I’m not sure why you ask me how their product relates to my definition?</p>
<p>I see what you mean about how and when we might specifically use wine is irrelevant. The Op asked about suggestions for giving a gift of wine- a very broad question.
I also, would not choose champagne if a recipe called for a dry white. I’m not trying to convince you to sub it in your recipe. Where did you get that? I also would not put in a dry red if it called for a dry white. I know neither of those would be the kind of wine the recipe was calling for. Champagne isn’t some mysterious liquid whose origin is unknown, it is a specific kind of wine. If I were invited to a party, and was expected to bring wine, I’d feel comfortable bringing champagne, and not feel like I brought the wrong thing. Similarly, if the OP has the broad premise of giving wine, giving a champagne will be in keeping.</p>