For the purists among us who want their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a Burgundy bottle and their Riesling in a Hock this is an interesting article.
http://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/archived-content/articles/history-wine-bottle[/URL]
http://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/archived-content/articles/history-wine-bottle[/URL]