5 Ways to Package Wine

By Food & Wine
Updated June 16, 2016
Photo © Peter Arkle
The wine bottle hasn't changed much over the past few centuries, but perhaps it's time for an update. Here, five experts reimagine the classic form.—Maren Ellingboe
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Paper Boy Wines

Photo courtesy of Truett-Hurst Wines

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

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Fferrone Design

Photo © Jaeho Hur / fferrone design

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

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Vin Grâce

Photo © Wonchan Lee

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

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Malfatti Glass

Photo © Jill Reynolds and Daniel Spitzer

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

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Ein-Glass

Photo © Peter Arkle

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

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