Bob Ross wrote:A friend just back from London mentioned that she had seen only two sizes of wine glasses in pubs -- 175ml (1/4 of a bottle) and 250ml (1/3 of a bottle). She said there was some adverse discussion about the 250ml size -- apparently designed for younger people and large portions, therefore encouraging drinking too much.
I am pretty regular at only two or three wine bars -- Franklin Lakes and NYC -- but haven't seen the larger size. Has it invaded the US?
Robin Garr wrote:
Bob, perhaps Peter May can advise us ..
Peter May wrote:
Alcohol when sold in other than its container* has to be in approved sizes which for wine are 125ml, 175ml and multiples off.
Otto Nieminen wrote:
And here I though Finland's alcohol laws were stupid. But at least we're allowed to buy even 4cl tasting samples - I believe all restaurants are required to sell this amount and any multiple of it if serving wines by glasses rather than as full bottles only.
Otto Nieminen wrote:
And here I though Finland's alcohol laws were stupid. But at least we're allowed to buy even 4cl tasting samples - I believe all restaurants are required to sell this amount and any multiple of it if serving wines by glasses rather than as full bottles only.
Bob Ross wrote:I see that Jancis Robinson has taken up the attack on the 250 size, Peter. In a recent Purple Page note, she endorses a campaign for the return of the 125 size -- but in a large glass to enhance aromas -- arguing that the 250 has become the "norm".
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