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The Bigger, The Merrier
Written By: Marlene Osteen | Issue: December 2024
Bigger bottles, bigger pours, bigger fun – large-sized wine bottles make every occasion a celebration!
What’s better than a bottle of wine at a holiday party?
A bigger bottle of wine!
As it turns out, more is more. There’s really nothing more fun than opening a large bottle of wine, especially large format bubbles.
Whether it’s a Magnum (equal to 2 standard bottles), a double Magnum (4 bottles in one), a Methuselah (8 bottles of wine) or even a Nebuchadnezzar (that’s 20 regular sized bottles) larger than life wines are cause for celebration – a built-in excuse to get people together. And they never fail to generate joy.
Or as one enthusiast said, “Pouring wine from a large format has the same effect as putting on Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You – everyone’s heart bursts into confetti and the festivities truly begin.”
These oversized beauties bring a certain thrill to the table, highlighting one of wines great powers – the ability to create a special occasion.
As soon as you start pouring the excitement grows. People reach over and refill. – a lot – but the wine’s still there. Eyes widen and conversation flows.
Beyond stealing the show due to their physical presence, wines poured from larger format bottles taste different, too. Due to the difference in wine-to-air ratio, wines in big bottles tend to age more slowly and develop additional complexity. White and sparkling wines develop more nutty and caramelized elements while something like a big bold Napa cabernet will develop more savory and softer notes.
Here are a few to consider:
Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve (Magnum, 1.5L) – This elegant Champagne is known for its finesse and vibrant fruit flavors.
Rombauer Chardonnay, Napa Valley (Magnum, 1.5L) – Known for its creamy texture and ripe tropical fruit flavors, Rombauer Chardonnay is a favorite for Chardonnay lovers.
Chateau Gloria, St. Julien (Magnum, 1.5L) – This Bordeaux blend from the St. Julien region is structured and rich, with flavors of dark berries, earth, and spice
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley (Double Magnum, 3L) – A showstopper for red wine lovers, Silver Oak’s Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is packed with flavors of blackberry, cassis, and hints of vanilla.
