WINE
WINE
For a winemaker choosing the perfect shape of the bottles is one of the more important things to do, as the shape itself traditionally tells a lot about the wine inside:
Tall, straight-sided wine bottles are the classique "Bordeaux" style and are usually used for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Tempranillo, White Bordeaux (Sauvignon Blanc), Rose, Pinot Gris and Albarino to name a few examples.
Tapered-sided wine bottles are the traditional "Rhone/Burgundy" bottles and are usually used for Syrah, Petite Syrah, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire tradition ("Fume Blanc"), Viognier, Gewurztraminer, and Roussanne.
