A European idea is catching on in Washington’s wine country: reusable bottles. It saves money and is kind to the environment.
By Harris Meyer | Crosscut.com | February 18, 2010
Refillable wines, at Whole Foods in London (Image: Flickr)
Wine drinkers in many Pacific Northwest towns get frustrated that there’s no place to recycle the heavy glass bottles that hold their beloved vino. In Europe, people go to their local winery and cheaply fill a jug with fresh table wine for the week. Inspired by that tradition, two Northwest winemakers have begun selling wine in reusable liter bottles that local customers can return for refills. Besides giving you a virtuous buzz, it’s a good deal for a solid, relatively inexpensive house wine.