Boxed Wine is Here to Stay—Even Top Restaurants Agree

Boxed wine isn’t just a convenience play anymore—it’s becoming the preferred choice for both consumers and industry leaders. A perfect example? Merriman’s, a renowned restaurant in Hawaii, recently made headlines by swapping out glass bottles for high-quality boxed wines. The shift will eliminate 20,000 bottles annually, cutting down on waste and carbon emissions without compromising on taste.

As the SF Chronicle reports, Merriman’s partnered with top California wineries to bring premium boxed wine to fine dining, proving that great wine doesn’t need a bottle. It’s a move that mirrors broader consumer trends—3L boxed wine sales have jumped 30% since 2018, even as overall wine sales have dipped. With benefits like freshness for weeks, lower environmental impact, and top-tier producers like Tablas Creek and Frog’s Leap joining in, it’s clear that the market is shifting.

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