Lina Holinski

A Good Day to Open a Bottle of Wine.

Wine, at least the way we know it, is under pressure. Like any agricultural product, it responds directly to the climate: as temperatures rise and weather patterns become less predictable, some of the regions we associate with great wine today may no longer be viable by the end of this century.

A good day starts with a reminder in my inbox about a reservation I placed at a restaurant that same evening. The whole day, I’m full of anticipation for the new flavors, the unique atmosphere, and sharing this experience with the people I love. The same goes for me being on the other side of the table as a host, recommending wine pairings, and seeing guests being intrigued by the stories I tell them about the bottles I bring to the table. 

The character of a wine is deeply tied to its terroir, meaning it’s shaped not only by the region’s climate, but also by its soil and landscape. Consequently, even if production shifts to regions better suited to future climates, many of the wines we value today are likely to disappear. Half full responds to that shift by rethinking how wine is experienced. Instead of abundance, it embraces scarcity - a single bottle becomes the center of attention, divided into precise portions that slow things down and encourage focus. Old wine glasses are cut apart and reassembled into new forms, guiding the guest through a four-course experience focussing on aroma, taste, and texture. The project puts the complexity of wine front and center, treating it as something worth time and attention. In that sense, it’s not just a speculation about the future, but something grounded in the present - a way to already begin looking more closely, and appreciating more deeply, what’s in your glass.