Everyone knows and loves the standard 750ml bottle, but there are more than 20 other sizes that should not be overlooked.

Why small bottles
Some may think a small format like the 375ml bottle is a stingy purchase, but it’s a smart one.

• Small bottles are perfect for coursing dinners. They let you pair without bridging wines or opening too many bottles.
• If you’re considering an investment in a wine, a small format offers a preview of how it will age. Smaller bottles have more surface area to volume and oxidize quicker.

Why big bottles
The range of large format bottles will satisfy any crowd – from the magnum (two bottle equivalent) to giants like the rare primat (three cases of wine in a single bottle).

• The aging curve is much slower in these bottles, allowing them to be passed down through generations or used as an investment.
• Large formats minimize the number of bottles that need to be opened and therefore the possibility of corked wine.
• You will never be tempted to open a magnum at home unless you’re ready for a party.

Wines shown:
500ml Alana Tokaji Aszu and 15L d’Yquem  Inset: 6L Haut-Brion, 1.5L Schrader MMXI (Old Sparky) and 375ml Krug Grande Cuvee Brut.

All bottles are from WineBid.