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WHO SHOULD POUR?
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I was interested to read Mr Matheson’s letter (‘Hands off my wine, please’, October 2022 issue), with which I totally agreed. I also noted the support for his letter in the following issue. Could a sommelier explain why they think being in control of pouring is a good idea, when it seems most (all?) diners disagree. Colin Harvey, Norfolk, UK
There are a few reasons why we don’t leave the bottle on the table. A good sommelier will always put
