Bogle Family Vineyards introduced new, lighter glass bottles that will cut packaging weight by 10% or 2,235 tons starting in 2022.
The first lighter bottles being featured in Bogle’s traditional line of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Essential Red, Pinot Noir and Merlot. This change in glass type for the Bogle brand will cut down weight by 1,695 tons.
The Juggernaut brand will see a 540-ton reduction with new Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir bottles.
“Our family’s commitment to sustainability has always been a top priority in both our vineyards and in our winery, and now we are looking at how to make an impact with each and every bottle that is opened and enjoyed,” said VOP-Consumer Relations Jody Bogle. “For many years, the assumption has been that consumers believe the heavier the bottle, the higher the quality of wine inside. Our family seeks to change this belief and show that outstanding quality wines can and should be made with sustainability as a priority.”
Lighter weight glass bottles consume fewer raw materials, use less energy to produce and reduce the amount of fuel and emissions during transport. The 2,235 tons, or approximately 4.5 million pounds reduced with the introduction of lighter glass is the winery’s first step toward packaging weight reduction.
“There is a significant environmental impact at every point in the bottle’s lifecycle so we will continue to explore further packaging adjustments to lower weights for all of our wines,” said VP-Winemaking Eric Aafedt. “We are still able to deliver high-quality wine, but these new bottles will reduce our impact on the environment.”