Types of Boxed Wine

Boxed wine has increased in popularity with recent improvements in quality and design. Boxed wine is available in several sizes, though the most common are 1-liter Tetra Paks, similar to what certain juices are packaged in, and 3-liter boxes that contain an inner plastic pouch. Below are five types of boxed wine. Does this Spark an idea?

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Bota Box
- Bota Box is the leader in "green" boxed wine. The wine box is made with recycled cardboard, cornstarch-based glue and soy ink. The Delicato Family Vineyards produces the wine, and varietals include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Wine Cube
- The Wine Cube is sold exclusively at Target and is packaged in a stylish square. The squares come in three sizes: 3-liter, equivalent to four bottles of wine; 1.5-liter, equivalent to two bottles of wine; and a 4-Pack, in which each serving holds just over a glass of wine.
French Rabbit
- French Rabbit of southern France was a pioneer in boxing wine and uses an eco-friendly tetra-carton technology that is similar to a juice box with a twist-off top. Varietals include Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.
Hardys
- Hardys of southeastern Australia is a major producer of 3-liter boxed wine. The boxes are made of cardboard and contain a sealed plastic bag of wine that essentially reseals after each pour. Varietals include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay.
Three Thieves Bandit
- The cheeky California winemakers who introduced quality wine in jugs now offer Bandit wines in Tetra Pak format. "Thieves" refers to their expertise in buying, packaging and selling premium wines at cut-rate prices. Varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio.

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