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Do heavier bottles mean better wine?

Do heavier bottles mean better wine?

Posted on March 14 2021 at 09:27

Q I have no idea why, but if I buy a more expensive wine it usually tends to have a longer real cork, and the glass of the bottle is much heavier. Is this a cost thing or does it improve the wine?

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