WHY SHAPE MATTERS?
CORRECT SHAPE:
For Syrah/Shiraz
Delivers the full story of wine! Maximises the aroma, achieves the best balance on the palate, and achieves a long finish.
INCORRECT SHAPE:
For Syrah/Shiraz
Turns a good wine into a bad experience. Aroma is either compressed or diffused, and the taste is harsh and off-balance.
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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.