by the glass
Not the bottle
By the glass describes wine or other drinks sold in individual servings rather than by the bottle: They offer several reds by the glass.
The phrase appears on menus and in conversation when ordering: I'll just have a glass of the house white by the glass.
It implies flexibility for those who want variety or moderation.
- wineFermented grape beverage
- wine listRestaurant's beverage selection guide
- pourSend liquid streaming out
- tasting flightArray of small pours
- sipSmall mouthful of liquid
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