Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines they’ve reviewed over the past 12 months and select the most exciting for their Top 100. This annual list, which debuted in 1988, reflects significant trends, spotlights successful regions and recognizes outstanding producers. In 2010, they reviewed more than 15,800 new releases from around the world in blind tastings. More than 3,900 of these wines earned outstanding or classic ratings (90 points or higher on their…
jimbassman
To me, it would depend on the quality (and price) of the wine. If I’m paying $8/glass, no big deal, but if I’m paying $20/glass I’d probably even ask them to open a fresh bottle for me. My wife doesn’t drink wine, so by the glass is usually how I drink it in restaurants.
Charles Teaney
Taste it. If it tastes good, no probs. Otherwise ask for a fresh glass just as if the first glass had been corked.
Kris Chislett
…and that’s the funny thing! I’ve never heard someone say: “Hmmmmmm….this tastes like it was poured from a combination of two bottles!!!” It’s only when they SEE it being done that it all of a sudden becomes a problem.
Kris Chislett
Agreed.