WHY SHAPE MATTERS?

DISCOVER THE RIGHT SHAPE FOR EACH FLAVOUR

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

USE CORRECT SHAPE:

Aroma of dark fruit, spice, herbs and chocolate. Bold balance of fruit, tannin and acidity on palate.

USE INCORRECT SHAPE:

Compressed, candylike and simple aroma. No fruit on the palate, along with short, tannic finish.

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PINOT NOIR

USE CORRECT SHAPE:

Delicate aroma led by red fruits, rose petals and honey. Silky smooth on the palate with a hint of tannin. Long finish.

USE INCORRECT SHAPE:

Diffused and generic table wine aroma. Acidic, dry, short and fruitless finish on the palate.

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SYRAH/SHIRAZ

USE CORRECT SHAPE:

Aroma of dark berries, black pepper and dark chocolate. Velvety, soft and long savoury finish on the palate.

USE INCORRECT SHAPE:

One-dimensional aroma with no fruit. Acidic, dry, and harsh finish on the palate.

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OAKED CHARDONNAY

USE CORRECT SHAPE:

Aroma of tropical fruit, and vanilla or butter. Creamy and long finish on the palate.

USE INCORRECT SHAPE:

Compressed, generically sweet aroma. Watery mouthfeel, with short finish and no fruit on the palate.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC/RIESLING

USE CORRECT SHAPE:

Fresh aroma dominated by citrus fruits and crispness. Refreshing on the palate.

USE INCORRECT SHAPE:

Little or no aroma. Short, acidic finish on the palate.

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CHAMPAGNE

USE CORRECT SHAPE:

Aroma of yellow fruit and brioche. Delicate yet fresh and crisp on the palate. Bubbles accentuate, not dominate.

USE INCORRECT SHAPE:

No aroma. On the palate, dry and yeasty, with no fruit. Dominated by bubbles.

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SINGLE MALT WHISKY

USE CORRECT SHAPE:

Fresh aroma dominated by citrus fruits and crispness. Refreshing on the palate.

USE INCORRECT SHAPE:

Aroma dominated by alcohol, missing floral and fruit notes. No sweetness on the palate, and short, harsh finish, followed by overpowering heat.

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