Why the 750ML became the standard Bottle Size?

As a teacher of Wines, Spirits and all things food and beverage for almost 2 decades I was questioned a lot.  Whenever questioned on a topic, I always made it a habit to go reconfirm my information.  When out earlier this week, a gentleman at the bar was drinking a bottle of wine by himself and explained that a bottle used to be considered a daily ration and so did he.  I always taught that 750ml became the standard in Europe when the majority of glass making moved to England with their coal fired glass shops in the late 18th […]

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