The stigma associated with boxed wine has been lifted. Bota Box is an environmentally conscious wine brand that adds another layer of stewardship to the land.

Bota Box and the Arbor Day Foundation are joining forces to celebrate Earth Day 2009. Bota Box will donate a portion of its sales to the Arbor Day Foundation during April in order to reinforce its tree-friendly philosophy. These efforts help restore forests that have been destroyed by fire, disease, or insects.

Bota Box is already the preferred choice for wine lovers. The packaging is recyclable and the production of the box is eco-friendly. Bota Box is made from recycled paper that contains 100 percent post-consumer fiber. It is 100% recyclable. Kraft paper can be printed with the soy-based inks or coatings directly. Kraft paper doesn’t have to be bleached as white paper. Cornstarch is used to bond the layers of paper together.

Bota Box wines are protected by FlexTap technology. This state-of the-art technology prevents wine’s enemies, light and air, from destroying their freshness for up to six weeks. Each BotaBox holds approximately 20 bottles of wine (or four 750ml) and contains one BotaBox. You get the same quality and premium taste as glass-bottled wine but with a fraction of the weight and extra cost. Bag-In-Box wines have been shown to produce 85 percent less landfill waste than traditional glasses packages, and therefore leave a smaller carbon footprint.

Are you thinking of a picnic for Earth Day? Premium California wines can be enjoyed by the glass, without any worries about spoilage or waste. Bota Box provides six California varietals to consumers: Chardonnay (Chardonnay), Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Shiraz, Merlot, Shiraz, Old Vine Zinfandel, Merlot, Shiraz, and Merlot. Visit the Bota Box website for more information. www.botabox.com.