Why Is There An Indent At The Base Of Your Wine Bottles?

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All About The Bubbly

You might notice that the punt is much deeper and pronounced in bottles of Champagne or other sparkling wines. Again, this strengthens the structure of the bottle and makes it more resistant to pressure. Think about that the next time you pop open a bottle of bubble — just make sure not to take someone's eye out!