Traditionally, certain bottles shapes hold specific wine styles, especially when it comes to European wines. Although some New World winemakers are bucking this trend , if you're buying from established brands.
Tall, narrow (Example # 1) . . contains mostly crisp wines, such as German or Alsatian whites.
Slope-shouldered (Example # 2) . . are typical to subtler wines like pinot noir, chardonnay or syrah.
High-shouldered (Example #3) . . most likely hold heavier reds and lighter whites, like sauvignon blanc.
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| Information provided by Gretchen Roberts Every Day with Rachel Ray Magazine |
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