The 750 ml wine bottle is the industry standard due to a combination of historical and practical factors. Manufacturing advancements, cultural norms, and ageing benefits make this size optimal for ...

Standard - The most popular wine size holds 750ml, equivalent to six glasses. Magnum - These are twice the size of a standard bottle at 1.5 litres, making them a favourite for celebrations.

Wine Spectator senior editor James Laube tests the aging qualities of five different bottle sizes with a tasting of Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages 1995 from half-bottle, standard, magnum, jeroboam and ...