When Is Unpretentious Pretentious?
Posted: Apr 23, 2008 12:16pm ET
Some casual restaurants insist on serving wine in water glasses. Bistros in France have done it traditionally, as do trattorias in Italy, and their American counterparts have followed suit. It sends message, apparently, that "we're not snobby about wine.
To Continue Reading This Page, Become a WineSpectator.com Member Today!
Get a SNEAK PREVIEW of the Top 100 Wines of 2009 on Monday, Nov. 16th
PLUS:
• Search over 200,000 wine ratings and tasting notes
• Get FREE mobile access
• Consult our editors' blogs
• Find widely available wines and good values
• Get e-newsletters with ADVANCE ratings
Log In If You're Already a WineSpectator.com Member
