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From: silber@uiucdcsp.cs.uiuc.edu
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Subject: Re: Wine bottle bottoms
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Date: Fri, 17-Oct-86 03:23:00 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct 17 03:23:00 1986
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In so far as I know, the depth of the bottom doesn't mean a thing.
However, certain wines are traditionally bottled in certain shaped
bottles.  All the German wines of quality are in the same sort of
bottle, but if I remember correctly, Burgandys, Bojolais, and Bordeuxes
all have slightly different bottles.

Also, Champaigne bottles have a deep indentation so that you can
pour them elegently.  You cup your hand slightly with your fingers
supporting the bottle's side, and your thumb in the hollow area.
Precarious as this sounds, there is no risk of dropping it, unless
you are a total klutz.