It's easy to forget the raging popularity of bag in box wine and its pivotal role in the early modern days of the New Zealand wine industry; back in the early 1990s it made up 70% of wine sales in this country and has since waned as bottled wine production has grown.

The quality of bag in box wine is, however, better than ever, and this wine is dry with light red fruity flavours and soft, low acidity, making it easy to drink and smooth.

Just a note on their storage: these boxes should be kept in a cool place, preferably the fridge, which will ensure they remain fresh once opened. They should also be consumed within a month of opening to retain maximum flavour quality and freshness.

This is a classic Chardonnay with notes of peach and melon and just a hint of oak. 

This is a classic Chardonnay with notes of peach and melon and just a hint of oak. 

Yalumba Wines is one of South Australia's super stars, which makes wines in both small and high volumes, such as this bag-in-box Sauvignon Blanc. The two litre box is a third smaller than boxed wines have traditionally been and this allows the wine to retain more freshness and vibrancy.