Difference in Wine Bottle Shapes [VIDEO]

Wine bottles come in many shapes and sizes, but do they mean anything? Originally, they did. For example, a Bordeaux bottle always had square shoulders, and bottles from Burgundy had soft shoulders. The color of the glass also told you what country the wine came from. Haskell's CEO Jack Farrell decodes the difference in wine bottle shapes and colors in this edition of Quick Pours.

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Founded in 1934, Haskell’s has championed fine wines for over 80 years. We have 13 wine stores in Minnesota, two delis and one restaurant. As one of the top wine shops in North America, Haskell’s is known for legendary service and one of the finest collections of wine, beer and spirits. Led by Chairman and CEO Jack Farrell, and the Farrell family, Haskell’s continues to be at the forefront of the wine scene throughout the world. Haskell’s also can ship wine, beer & spirits all throughout the world, the U.S. and we deliver locally.