Big bubbly has some epic names

750mL (75cl, represented below) is the standard size for a bottle of wine. But as wineries bottle up the bubbly in larger volumes, there are names that correlate with each specific size. I certainly got a kick out of this:

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I almost want a large bottle of Champagne like this, just so I can say I sport jeroboam or even a Salmanazar in the kitchen. Now that's boss.

(Names sound familiar? The names are actually biblical characters). I think I will name my next pet Nebuchadnezzar, what do you think? hehe ;)

Cheers,
B

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