The Transport of Wine over Long Distance

By: Vanilla Peng

Introduction

In my presentation, I will show you the transport wine method in ancient times.

Then some modern methods of wine transportation.

And some challenges facing and a overview of current industry.

Greece Wine HistoryTracing the history of Greece, the

first found wine production was in the middle of 3rd century BC, on the island named Crete.

There were several clay wine presses, wine cups, amphorae and wine seeds discovered throughout the Crete island.(All about Greek Wine, n.d.)

AmphoraThere was a

container called amphora found in Greece.

It was used to store and transport wine.

Source from:http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/wine/amphorae.jpg

•By the first century BC, wine were distributed by the Romans, with other products, throughout the Mediterranean using amphorae in shape 1.•By the end of the century, the shape of amphorae had been improved to shape 2 to 4. They were lighter than the shape 1. It continued to be used until the end of the first century AD. Because there was a dramatic drop in wine exports.（ Amphora, n.d. )

Figure source from:http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/wine/amphorae1.jpg

Nowadays Wine Transport

There were several ways and materials

using for transporting wine over long distance now on.

FlexitankPET bottleCardboard case and box

FLEXITANK

In general, flexitanks are used for bulk liquid transfer.

This transportation method had some advantages and disadvantages which may give the company who are now using flexitanks for businesses thinking of improvements in the future(Graham,2007).

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Advantages•Less shipping cost than other methods•Lower shipping cost in European Union due to levied duty•Bottling prices in British lower than in New Zealand.

Disadvantages•Carbon emission during shipping•Wine may oxidise during transportation. Should be look after really well•Premium wine cannot be shipped this way.

Source from: http://kanhaul.com/wp/files/Flexi-Tank.jpg

Flexitank preparation and discharge procedures

Preparation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfhH3VvrxMA

PET bottle

Here is a photo of PET bottle. Comparing with glass bottles, PET bottles had lower weight. That are not as fragile as glass bottles during transportation. But the plastic material may affect wine flavour.

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Cardboard cases and boxes

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Source from:http://www.onlineboxes.co.uk/pictures/wine_glasses_box_l.jpg

Why wine has been transported? The influences of the industry?As we all know, New Zealand has good climate and technique of

grapegrowing

and winemaking. Wines were used to serve local people. But nowadays, the demand

of New Zealand wine overseas has been grown very quickly. Export wine overseas

has become a good business chance of New Zealand wine industry. As well as

export wine, the imported wine is blooming. Customers wanted to try different

varieties from different climate with different winemaking styles. That made the wine

Transport become important part of wine business.

Challenges for transport wine Environmental problem is one of the challenges for wine transportation, such as carbon emission.

Comparison of ancient and modern

New design for easy-transport

Source from: http://flyingwinetaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Target_Wine_Cube_Front1.jpg

http://flyingwinetaster.com/wine/target-merlot/

ConclusionIn conclude, the methods of wine

transportation in ancient time and modern time have been shown by pictures and notes. The comparison and challenges of transport wine have be discussed.

ReferenceAll about Greek Wine: History. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://www.allaboutgreekwine.com/history.htm

 Amphora. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttp://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/wine/amphorae.html  Carbon emissions from shipping come under scrutiny. (2011). Retrieved fromhttp://www.globe-net.com/articles/2011/february/23/carbon-emissions-from-shipping-come-under-scrutiny.aspx?sub=15

Graham. J. (2007). Can wine go the distance. Retrieved fromhttp://www.wine-business-international.com/161-bWVtb2lyX2lkPTE4OA--en-print New World Winemaker. (2011, February 25). PET wine bottles- Plastic is fantastic

[Blog Post]Retrieved fromhttp://www.newworldwinemakerblog.com/pet-wine-bottles-plastic-is-fantastic/

Flying winetaster. (2011, April 16). Wine cube Merlot-2009 [Blog Post] Retrieved from

http://flyingwinetaster.com/wine/target-merlot/