Global Package LLC again exhibited at last week’s WIN Expo after the show’s year-long absence. In its booth, the company displayed the full range of bottles it has on hand in inventory, as well as the many innovative new bottles it has introduced over the past year.

    Even with Covid protocols in place, including temperature checks at the door and masking for everyone, attendance was as good as in past years. “Turnout was great!” says Founder and CEO, Erica Harrop. “The enthusiasm was palpable. Everyone was happy to be there and they were asking lots of questions.” 

    On display were Estal’s unique bottle collections: the award-winning 100% ‘real cycle’ Wild Glass™ and the Sommelier Mouth bottles; both lines now include Flint glass options. “People are looking for new and interesting glass,” says Harrop, “and all were quite interested in our unique bottle shapes and the sustainable Wild Glass™ bottles. As part of the agricultural industry, we are all keenly aware of environmental issues. These ecologically produced bottles are a really promising direction for the glass industry, which needs to be part of the solution.”

    Wild Glass™ features a beautiful organic and unique hand-made look with an ecologically sustainable production process, utilizing only post-consumer recycled glass. It’s a process that’s both efficient and sustainable, reducing CO2 output because it takes less energy to melt glass than converting raw material into glass.

    Global Package also exhibited Estal’s Sommelier Mouth (SM) bottles, which feature an anti-drip barrier and groove guides to facilitate a clean, straight cut of the capsule. The line includes the Essentia Burgundy, Bordeaux, and fluted Espiga bottles. All are available in Flint, Wild Glass, and Antique options.

    According to Harrop, supply chain issues were top-of-mind, but there was general consensus the situation was improving. “I was surprised to hear there’s still a lot of wine to be bottled. I think visitors were relieved to learn about our ability to expeditiously fill most orders.” 

    It was a splendid warm day and the show seemed to invigorate the industry. “People were glad to be there, coming from far and wide,” Harrop adds. “It was great to see friends from the foothills, as well as from Paso Robles. These wineries are making a mark in the industry.”

    “Finally,” says Harrop, “I want to thank Sue Keechler, California Sales; Hunter Harris, East and Midwest sales; and Daniel Harrop, customer service, who were a tremendous help in the booth. They are terrific, knowledgeable members of the Global Package team!”

Global Package (www.globalpackage.net) is located in Napa Valley and has an experienced team to provide the best bottles sourced from worldwide factories. It also provides custom shippers, glass decoration, pewter labels, and closures for the wine industry. When it comes to providing custom and specialty bottles and packaging, the firm leads the way in finding solutions to provide a comprehensive and attractive outcome that sets a brand apart. Contact: 2793 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Napa, CA 94558, and 707-224-5670.