Wine Bottles Available To Suit Every Taste
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One of the tings many people consider when deciding to make their own homemade is what it will be packaged in when they get done. For most home makers there is no rhyme or reason for their choice in bottles other than a personal preference, and may simply use some of the one they have on hand, recycling their collection of bottles. Some countries use a variety of shapes and sizes, more for their decorative appeal as opposed to any functional advantage. From a commercial viewpoint, the color the bottles is dictated by the product it h olds. For example, red Bordeaux wines are packaged in dark green bottles, dry white wines are in light green bottles and sweet white wines are in clear bottles. For the most part, the bottles are capped with a cork, however the use of those with a screw on top is becoming more popular among home makers. There are three basic styles of bottles including a ones with a straight side and high shoulders, tall bottles with sloping shoulders and tall, narrow bottles. Many other designs may also be produced for a specific vineyard, but they are all designed to hold the under light pressure. Bottles For Sparkling Need More Strength When considering bottles for champagne or sparkling wines, it should be remembered that the product will be under more pressure then typical wine. Thicker bottles are usually used or there is the risk of explosion of the contents. Additionally,

in homemade wines, if the fermentation process is going to completed once it has been bottled, thicker walls are required to prevent breakage. Thinner bottle may be OK for wines that are done fermenting prior to bottling, but otherwise thicker glass will be necessary. Another aspect of the bottles many consider is their space for storage. Light and exposure to sunlight is known to be harmful for many wines and if the product is going to be on an open shelf where it can be exposed to light, darker glass may be suggested. However, many home makers will choose the bottles they have available at the time instead of buying new ones with every new batch of wine. On many bottles there is a slight indention on the bottom of the bottle called a punt. There is no definitive reason for it to be there but speculation runs from adding strength to champagne bottles to providing a convenient thumb hold for the person when they are pouring from the bottle.