wine bottle

Vintner's glass container

A wine bottle is a glass container designed to hold wine, typically 750 milliliters.

The shape varies by wine type—Bordeaux bottles have high shoulders, Burgundy bottles slope gently.

Wine bottles are sealed with corks or screw caps.

She grabbed a wine bottle from the rack.

An empty wine bottle sometimes serves as a candle holder or vase.

vessel

glass

Transparent solid from sand

jeroboam · split · standard · burgundy · punt · neck · shoulder · label · capsule · foil

cork

stopper

Closure for an opening

seal · corked · recork · corking · closure · screwcap · synthetic · natural cork · pull · twist

tasting

pour

Send liquid streaming out

  • swirlRotating, curving movement
  • aromaPleasant distinctive smell
  • bouquetArranged cluster of blooms

legs · decanting · sip · glass · stemware · palate · finish · notes · tannins · acidity

storage

cellar

Underground storage room

temperature · humidity · basement · vault · bin · inventory · reserve · sommelier · chateau · domaine

varieties

merlot

Dark-skinned wine grape

sauvignon · syrah · zinfandel · champagne · prosecco · burgundy · cava · rosé · blanc · rouge

vintage

year

Twelve-month duration

chateau · provenance · collectible · rare · limited · prestige · heritage · classic · antique · laying down

opening

uncork

Remove bottle's seal

  • popFizzy drink, regionally
  • celebrationFestive event marking occasion
  • toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor

christening · ship launching · ceremony · saber · party · festive · special occasion · ribbon cutting · wedding · anniversary

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container material and form

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Carton holding grape alcohol

plastic jug · aluminum can · keg · bladder · cask

beverage container contents

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Container for drinking liquid

milk jug · juice carton · beer bottle · whiskey bottle · soda bottle

drinking culture and occasion

wine bottlebeer can

Aluminum ale container

soda can · juice box · plastic cup

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G