By The Glass Coravin Guide launches

Ordering wine by the glass has shifted from a 'cheapskate' option to one reflecting an enthusiasm to explore, according to Jancis Robinson MW.

With more consumers willing to pay £15–£20 a glass, premium pours are finally going mainstream. At the launch of The Coravin Guide in London, Jancis Robinson joined Coravin founder Greg Lambrecht and restaurateur Xavier Rousset MS to celebrate venues championing top-tier wines by the glass.

Rousset revealed he recently sold a £50 glass of Champagne within a week or two of putting it on the wine list, admitting that five years ago he wouldn’t have risked it.

A survey of drinkers in the UK and Australia found half are ordering more wine by the glass than two years ago, with many eager to sample high-end bottles. Coravin’s new digital guide is a global digital platform showcasing restaurants, bars, hotels and private clubs that put strong emphasis on wine by the glass programmes.

Each venue was evaluated using The Coravin Guide's Glass Distinction Tiers:

One Glass Rating - 20-40 wines by the glass
Two Glass Rating - 41-60 wines by the glass
Three Glass Rating - 60+ wines by the glass