Does anyone have information about what types of bottles to use on various wines? I did a search and did not find one.
I mostly am collecting bottles, but also have bought a couple cases and may need more. I think i have about 5 cases collected. I am going to need 150 bottles in a few months when i bottle my 5 white wines. So I am still collecting. Beggers can't be choosy, but i can try to use the bottles i collect for the correct type of wine.
Color
I understand colored bottles amber/green protect from light better, so I would expect they should be used on reds. And often white wines are in near clear or lighter colored bottles. Also I read you might want to bottle 1 or 2 bottles in a clear bottle just to see how the wine looks as it ages. Anyone do this?
Shape
There are also different shapes, is this historical/geographical, or does it affect the wine while in storage?
Bottom
Also punted or flat bottoms. Some are shallow or deep punted. I found the punted can be a bit difficult to fill with an inexpensive filling tube, but i plan to get the Allinonewinepump before i bottle again so the punting will not be an issue with filling. Should i get all punted bottles? Does this make looking for sediment easier?
Thanks,Pat
I mostly am collecting bottles, but also have bought a couple cases and may need more. I think i have about 5 cases collected. I am going to need 150 bottles in a few months when i bottle my 5 white wines. So I am still collecting. Beggers can't be choosy, but i can try to use the bottles i collect for the correct type of wine.
Color
I understand colored bottles amber/green protect from light better, so I would expect they should be used on reds. And often white wines are in near clear or lighter colored bottles. Also I read you might want to bottle 1 or 2 bottles in a clear bottle just to see how the wine looks as it ages. Anyone do this?
Shape
There are also different shapes, is this historical/geographical, or does it affect the wine while in storage?
Bottom
Also punted or flat bottoms. Some are shallow or deep punted. I found the punted can be a bit difficult to fill with an inexpensive filling tube, but i plan to get the Allinonewinepump before i bottle again so the punting will not be an issue with filling. Should i get all punted bottles? Does this make looking for sediment easier?
Thanks,Pat