Order wine on tap

Wine on tap is being touted as the future of by-the-glass offerings in the restaurant world. Serving wine from stainless-steel kegs eliminates waste – and obviously the chance of being served from a bottle that’s been open for too long. You can also try a range of wines with your meal without committing to a single bottle. Plus, the reduced packaging is better for the environment and results in a cost saving that should be passed on to you.

Innovative bars and restaurants in the US have been doing this for years, but it’s only just taken off in the UK where restaurants such as Avenue in London are now serving four Californian wines on tap. Best suited to youthful wines meant for early consumption, kegs provide a completely inert environment, so the wine inside doesn’t age (if a wine requires wood or tank ageing, it’s done prior to kegging), which is great for quality.