Ordering a glass of wine and receiving a different one....How often does it happen?

[Thomas]

In many ancient cultures, and on into the nineteenth century in some cultures, serving the wrong wine was punishable. The casks or other containers had to be clearly in the customer's view as the wine was drawn off. It is the only civilized answer to the problem.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 09-13-2000).]