What is the correct amount of wine to pour into a wine glass? Or other

[Darjeeling Snow]

drinks, even non-alcoholic? I have sometimes been given a glass of wine that was too full. I had to sip it quite quickly so it would not spill easily. (clothes, tablecloth, etc)

Also, I know that brandy and cognac are poured so there is a little in the bottom of a balloon glass for sniffing too. I have even seen red wines poured this way recently. OK? Correction?

And, what about big frosted drinks ... just about an inch of headroom, is that correct? with room for straws and garnish? Floating fruit & little umbrellas? (help!)

I have a theory that people do this because they don't wish to be thought stingy ... but it is awkward. I'd rather not worry about spillage!

Thank you!
I am really surprised about those umbrellas!

[Ian C]

There are two standard sizes of wine glass, one is 12.5 cl. and the other is 25 cl. leaving 5 to 10 mm at the top of the glass to avoid spilling the drink.

[suzEq]

Legally in a bar in Britain a glass of wine should be a measurement of 125ml. In a restaurant when pouring a glass of wine from a bottle it is usually standard to fill just over a third depending on the size of the glass. If you dont want your wine to continue to be topped up - just let the wine waiter know. This does happen and they shouldnt mind - alot of people dont want to drink more than one glass especially if they are driving.

[dalethomas1]

There are two standard sizes of wine glass, one is 12.5 cl. and the other is 25 cl.