First the disclaimer...by no means am I a wine expert but I am not a novice either.
Just like most wine drinkers, I have always been skeptical of boxed wine. It was priced cheaply and tasted even cheaper. My perception changed, however, during this past summer when I had to buy wine for an outside party where there would be a bunch of crazy kids running around. It was inevitable that a bottle would get knocked over so I was looking at alternatives when I stumbled upon boxed wine from Boho Vineyards. Their packaging caught my eye and I was sold after reading the box and knowing that if the kids knocked it over, we would not lose a drop. Here is what their box says:
"....it just didn't feel right to keep bottling our best wines in heavy glass bottles with a monstrous carbon footprint.
We were delighted to learn that the 3L Premium Cask package - whose carbon footprint is 55% smaller than the four 750 ml bottles it replaces - keeps harmful air out so that our wine's luscious flavors stay fresh for 6 weeks after opening. And even after recycling, 85% less packaging waste ends up in our over-crowded landfills.
But we didn't want just any box, so we sought out one whose outer cardboard shell is made from 95% recycled material and all the printing inks are soy -based.
So kick back and enjoy, you helped out with this smart choice for quality wine."
I also love the price $23 for a 3L box. That is less than $6 per 750 ml and it is good everyday table wine. So do the right thing for the environment and your wallet, and give boxed wine another chance.
