According to a report by UK wine merchant Berry Bros & Rudd, the pop of the cork and the satisfying glug as the wine is poured out may soon be consigned to history. As the industry attempts to find ways of cutting costs and reducing its environmental impact on the environment, wine drinkers could soon be opening a packet of wine instead of a bottle.Environmental concerns and rocketing costs mean glass will become unrealistic for most wines over the next 50 years.

Banrock Station is among a number of brands already experimenting with cartons.

Source: Sunday Express 18-05-2008