GLASS BLOG SERIES PART 1: BENEFITS & MANUFACTURING

In today’s world, there are wine packaging alternatives such as boxed wine, canned wine, and other materials. However, this blog will explain the benefits of using glass, why glass has been used since the beginning of wine itself, and how WinePak can help find your perfect wine packaging solution.

QUICK FACTS ON THE BENEFITS OF GLASS

Infinitely Recyclable - Glass is 100% recyclable. It can be recycled repeatedly without losing its purity or quality and it can be made into new glass bottles and containers. Heating recycled glass requires a lower temperature/melting point than creating glass from virgin materials, which saves energy and raw materials, and lowers carbon emissions.
Premium Aesthetic - The premium weight of glass, combined with its ability to decorate in various techniques, conveys to consumers that they are purchasing a high-quality and luxury product.
“GRAS” - Glass is generally recognized as safe by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), giving consumers peace of mind they can avoid any potential health risks. Glass is free of harmful chemicals, so no contaminants are released into the wine. It is also non-porous, so there are no interactions between the wine and material that will affect its flavor.
Extended Shelf Life - Glass bottles have an extended shelf life due to the material’s higher barrier properties and no chemical permeation. Its transparency can also reassure consumers that the wine quality is maintained.

MANUFACTURING OF WINE BOTTLES: THE PROCESS

The process of making a wine bottle involves 9 steps:

1. Choosing the raw material

2. Batch house

3. Melting

4. Feeding

5. Forming

6. Annealing

7. Inspection

8. Any additional decoration

9. Packing and shipment

There are many intricacies involving glass for manufacturing, which is why it’s important to have a packaging partner you can rely on. TricorBraun WinePak has the knowledge, resources, and tools to best serve you.

TricorBraun WinePak sources bottles from the top glass manufactures- both domestic and global. Our partnership with these suppliers allows us to provide you access to an exceptional selection of both stock and custom products and packaging options. From design to delivery, we will proudly partner with you to ensure that your wine finds its perfect bottle.

MANUFACTURING OF WINE BOTTLES: SIZES & SHAPES

Wine bottles are produced in all shapes and sizes- the design of some bottles dating back to the nineteenth century. The reason specific wines come in certain style bottles is a tradition as old as wine itself. The bottle shape does not affect the wine’s flavor, but instead tells a story about the long line of history and tradition behind the varietal and its origination. There are hundreds of different bottle shapes; however, the two most widely used wine bottles are the Burgundy style and Bordeaux (Claret) style bottles. Here at WinePak, we source our Burgundy and Claret bottles from the finest names in the glass manufacturing business.

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