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42 / the tasting panel / june 2018 PACKAGING W hile it's often said that America's favorite pastime is baseball or football, fans of both sports often name tailgating as their favorite part of the game. Anyone who has ever tailgated knows that the spread of food and spirits can make or break your experience. Bringing the right items that impress your group while being easy to pack and use outdoors can pose a challenge, especially when shopping for a wine option that's both high-quality and practical in a sea of hefty glass bottles. In an effort to solve this game-day problem for consumers, Bota Box houses wine in a recyclable, BPA-free plastic wine bag, which sits inside a recyclable box made of 90 percent post-consumer fiber. Creating 85 percent less waste than traditional glass packaging, it also cuts production and shipping costs, allowing the wine to overdeliver for its price tag. If your partygoers don't finish off a box, they can just bring it to the next game: Since the wine stays fresh for a month after opening, it doesn't fall prey to TCA/cork taint and oxidation. With this list of reasons to choose Bota, it's no wonder the company's sales have grown 22 percent since this time last year. Launched in 2003 by Delicato Family Vineyards and named after the bags ancient Spaniards used to carry wine, the Bota Box portfolio features a wide range of varieties, including Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Nighthawk Black Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Dry Rosé, Nighthawk Black Red Blend, and RedVolution. Each wine comes in the original three-liter Bota Box, which is equivalent to four wine bottles. Many options also come in other sizes: the 500-milliliter Bota Mini, equivalent to three glasses of wine, and the new 1½-liter Bota Brick, equivalent to two wine bottles. The wide range of choices from this brand allows your customers to make every one of their guests happy, no matter if their team takes home a win or not. BOTA BOX ENCOURAGES FANS TO ENJOY ITS WINES AT TAILGATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY by Emily Coleman PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOTA BOX Launched in 2003 by Delicato Family Vineyards, the Bota Box portfolio features a wide range of varieties, including Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Nighthawk Black Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Dry Rosé, Nighthawk Black Red Blend, and RedVolution. Take Me Out to the Ball Game