5 Ways to Package Wine

California's Truett-Hurst and VML Wineries recently released a red blend and a Chardonnay in 100 percent recyclable cardboard bottles that are 85 percent lighter than glass. paperboywines.com

Felicia Ferrone (with Jaeho Hur) came up with a prototype for a bottle with an angled opening, like a spout, so it drips less. The off-center neck lets bottles stack efficiently. fferronedesign.com

South Korean design studio Minimalist created a prototype for a lightweight paper container inspired by the angular cuts of a diamond. The spout in the corner minimizes drips. minimalist.kr

Evoking ancient drinking vessels called rhytons, Daniel Spitzer and Jill Reynolds whimsically envision four single-serving bottles spelling out W-I-N-E. malfattiglass.com

Sommelier Paul Einbund fantasizes about a soft, pliable, antimicrobial glass alternative that can be manipulated into different shapes for drip-free pouring and easy carrying and storage. pauleinbund.net