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In this list, we'll take a simple and practical approach to explain wine bottle sizes and names.
A split is the smallest wine bottle size, holding 187.5 milliliters or 6.3 ounces of wine. It's typically used for single servings or for tastings.
A half bottle holds 375 milliliters or 12.7 ounces of wine. This size is ideal for couples or for those who want to enjoy a glass of wine without committing to a full bottle.
A standard bottle is the most common wine bottle size, holding 750 milliliters or 25.4 ounces of wine. It's the perfect size for sharing with friends or for a dinner party.
A magnum is a larger bottle that holds 1.5 liters or 50.8 ounces of wine. It's great for special occasions or for aging wine, as it has a larger volume-to-surface area ratio that helps the wine age more slowly and evenly.
A double magnum is a bottle that holds 3 liters or 101.6 ounces of wine. It's often used for celebrations or large parties.
A jeroboam is a bottle that holds 4.5 liters or 152.2 ounces of wine. It's named after a biblical king and is often used for special occasions or as a gift.
A methuselah is a bottle that holds 6 liters or 203.4 ounces of wine. It's named after the oldest person in the Bible and is often used for large celebrations or for aging wine.
A salmanazar is a bottle that holds 9 liters or 304.2 ounces of wine. It's often used for large celebrations or for collectors who want to age wine.
A balthazar is a bottle that holds 12 liters or 406.9 ounces of wine. It's named after one of the three wise men and is often used for special occasions or as a gift.
A Nebuchadnezzar is a bottle that holds 15 liters or 508.8 ounces of wine. It's named after a Babylonian king and is often used for large parties or as a collector's item.
