58 Household Items That Should Be Replaced More Often Than You Think

#47: Boxed Wine

Wine Folly enlightens us that boxed wine isn’t made with aging in mind. Before breaking the seal, it remains good for 6 to 8 months. Once opened, you’ve got a six-week window to enjoy it. Boxed wine can’t mature, unlike bottled wine that sours in a week, but it stays enjoyable longer post-opening.

Detecting spoilage in boxed wine is straightforward: watch for color changes or cloudiness. These signs indicate your Franzia or Carlo Rossi might have lost its charm, potentially tasting more like vinegar or lumber than the delightful drink you anticipated. It’s the wine’s way of saying its best days are behind it.