WHY SHAPE MATTERS?
CORRECT SHAPE:
For Syrah/Shiraz
Delivers the full story of the 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:
Body:
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:
Body:
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:
Body:
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:
Body:
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:
Body:
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.
