confused > wrote:

> I have made a some wine and have always bottled the wine after the
> firmentation has ended in a glass carboy. I then leave the wine in
> the bottles for some time until ready for consumption.
>
> I am curious if bottling is absolutely required. For larger batches,
> can I use a stainless steel tank to age and then dispense the wine as
> required into a glass or carafe for immediate consumption directly
> from the tank?
>
> Any information or pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
> Andrew

I have used wine boxes from Brewmaster in the UK. These have a capacity
of 1 imperial gallon. They are laminated clear plastic with a foil
laminate between the clear plastic. They have a plastic bung/tap/pourer
at one corner. The plastic bag is supported by a cardboard box with a
hole in one end to support the bung/tap.

Commercial wine boxes are similar, but smaller (2 to 3 litres in the
UK).

I do not know if one can get the gallon boxes now. I have several
recycled commercial boxes that I have used in the past.

I undestand that commercial producers add preservative to the wine they
place in boxes. This means that without preservative, your wine is
unlikey to keep as well as the commercial boxes. Worth baring in mind.

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Regards, Shane
"A closed mouth gathers no feet!"
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