12 Apostles, a Dozen Eggs, and… the 12-Bottle Case?
Why does a case contain 12 bottles? It sounds like a simple question, yet no one knows the answer for sure. The leading theory is practical: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
Jeroboam
The name used in Burgundy and Champagne for a large bottle containing the equivalent of four standard bottles, or 3 liters of wine. (Jeroboams are also referred to as The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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