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Goon bags just got upgraded! From the popular ‘bagnum’ to single-serve wine pouches, bagged wine is back and shaking up the way Australians enjoy their favourite drinks.

Perfect for everything from pool days to barbecues with friends, wine pouches and their larger-sized bagnums mean the end of heavy bottles, casks and cans and an easier way to enjoy wine indoors and out.

Wine pouches are available in a range of wine varieties, including sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, shiraz and rosé to name a few. But the best bit? They taste just as fab as bottled wine!

Wine pouch vs bagnum vs cask: what’s the difference?

In Australia, bagged wine is available in casks, single-serve wine pouches, 750ml pouches and ultra-large 1.5L bagnums (the bagged magnum!).

What makes wine pouches and bagnums so popular is that they aren’t packaged in a box like traditional ‘goon bags’ are. Designed with features like screw top lids, carry handles and pourers, they’re good-looking, easy to use and ultra-portable. Some even come in recyclable bags, so they’re a tick for the planet too.

With new brands popping up all over the place, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to bagged wine, so read on for all of our favourites for the summer season and beyond!

Women holding Cupio wine bagnum.
The Cupio wine bagnum is as pretty as a picture

9 Best Wine Pouch and Bagnum Brands In Australia

Ready to up your picnic game and enjoy a fresh glass of vino without logging bottles around? Wine bags are the answer and we’re thrilled to showcase the brands that have wine lovers talking.

These products are hand-picked by our editorial team because we’ve tried and loved them, or other Australians have!

A Glass Of

Single-serve wine pouches in glasses.

Want to enjoy a glass of wine without opening an entire bottle? This is what makes A Glass Of so fantastic. Affectionately called ‘mini goons’ for their 200ml portions, the range includes independent wines from all over Australia, curated by restaurant sommeliers  It’s a brilliant way to sample a new drop before investing in a bottle and it’s just the right size.

Head over to our sibling site, Mouths of Mums for heaps of genuine A Glass Of Reviews!

  • Size: 200ml wine pouch
  • Wine varieties: Riesling, Tempranillo, Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Durif and more!
  • Where to buy it: A Glass Of, Dan Murphy’s

Wine Not The Brand

Wine Not The Brand rose and pinot noir wine pouches.

Available in 150ml and 250ml sizes, Wine Not The Brand is the convenient, fun and VEGAN way to enjoy your favourite wines. You can purchase these beauties in bundles of three, five, six or ten units, making them fantastic for parties and events – you can even customise the packaging! With a simple screw-top lid, these pouches give you the option to have a sip and seal it back up. Love that.

  • Size: 150ml and 250ml wine pouches
  • Wine varieties: Rosé, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris + other varieties on request
  • Where to buy it: Wine Not The Brand

greenskinwine.com

Basket containing wine bags and baguette at the beach.

Greenskinwine.com wine bags come in 750ml portions – the same size as a standard bottle without the unwanted weight. All-Australia and naturally unbreakable, these wine pouches are available in a range of wines (including fortified!) and can be purchased in bundles of six units.

  • Size: 750ml wine pouch
  • Wine varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Simillon, Rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Tawny
  • Where to buy it: greenskinwine.com

Three’s A Crowd

Three's a crowd wine pouches.

Need to buy wine for a crowd? A 1.5L bagnum is the way to go and these are some of the best-looking bags around. From the Murray Darling region of Australia, each wine stays fresh for weeks after opening, so if you do have some leftovers, you can take your time enjoying it.


Squealing Pig

Person carrying a wine bag.

If you’re a fan of Squealing Pig in bottles, it’s time to try it out in a bag! Dry and light-bodied, these three wine New Zealand varieties are perfect for camping, picnics and any other outdoor events that call for a memorable drop.

  • Size: 1.5L bagnum
  • Wine varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Rosé
  • Where to buy it: BWS, Dan Murphy’s 

Rewild

Rewild Bagnum wine bags.

In 1.5L bagnum sizes, the equivalent of two full bottles, Rewild bagnums are ready to join your next occasion. Each variety is sustainably made in the Murray Darling region by Duxton Wines, which is actively focused on several environmental initiatives. Planet-friendly AND yum, it’s the perfect win-win!

  • Size: 1.5L bagnum
  • Wine varieties: Chardonnay, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc
  • Where to buy it: Dan Murphy’s, BWS

Cupio

Cupio Bagnum wine bags.

Born in the large Riverland region of South Australia, Cupio bagnums are as alluring as they are delicious. They come in a choice of three varieties, including an irresistible Pinot Rosé, and come fitted with an easy-use tap and carry handle. Fresh and fun, these bags are ready for great times.


Once & Well

Once & Well bagged wine.

Developed with love and care by winemaker, Freya Hohnen (AKA ‘Frankie’), the Once & Well Chardonnay bagnum is bursting with the flavours of nature. Find the zest of feijoa and a hint of the seaside in this beautifully designed wine pouch, big enough to treat all your guests.


Tread Softly

Tread Softly Bagnums on an outdoor table.

Low on alcohol volume, but big on taste, Tread Softly bagnums contain delicate aromas and minimal preservatives. Each grape used in the making of these wines is picked young to enable a lower overall alcohol content in the finished wine, and for every half-dozen bottles sold, this brand plants a native tree. If the designs of these bagnums don’t steal your heart, the brand’s sustainability story definitely will.

  • Wine varieties: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rosé
  • Where to buy it: BSW, Dan Murphy’s

Do you have a favourite wine pouch that’s not on this list? Let us know in the comments below!

Top image: A Glass Of

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  • These look so much nicer than the old cardboard boxes! Love the beautiful prints and colours.

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  • Glass Of is amazing! I love their cute pouches and that it’s created with the help of amazing sommeliers!

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  • We do a lot of camping, so these look like a much better option than worrying about our wine bottles smashing! I already know I love squealing pig, so just need to keep an eye out for this packaging.

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  • Great packaging and marketing but I just can’t be sold that a goon bag is classy fun.

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  • I’ve been reading a lot about these and think it’s about time that I bought some so I can try them out. What better time of year to do so! It would be great to have one of these after a long hard day and sit back and watch the sunset or something equally as relaxing.
    Maybe I should put these on my wish list for Christmas!

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  • Considering a little more about these wouldn’t it be great to have a variety on hand and just have a lucky dip. I can waste so much time umming and ahhing before I choose a bottle. This would make it a little more fun and get a wider range of options to try without over thinking it. No drinking a whole bottle!

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  • I tried threes a crowd last night and woweee game changer for sure

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  • Super Inspired by this article and went on a special trip to Dan’s to pick up a ‘Bag-num’ of Squealing Pig. It was perfect for the twilight school picnic where glass was not allowed. Easy to pack in the esky and no fear of bottle breaking. Tasted great and one bag-num poured 2 glasses for the 5 of us sharing.

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  • HHmmm, I’m not sure about this idea and wonder if it will take off. The article says that SOME are even available in recyclable bags, In this day and age they all should be. I’m keen to see how the prices compare too.

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  • I am a little on the fence with these. I love the idea but I do love my wine poured from glass and popping the bottle in the re-cycling. I am unsure if these are single use plastics or recyclable? or made from part recyclable? In any case I will be checking them out to learn more. Thanks for the great article. I love squealing pig and did not realise a ‘bag-num’ was an option 🙂

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  • WEll i guess the puches are easy to carry when out and about and also easy to transport when travelling.

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  • Going to buy my Mum some of these today. I’m so excited to see if she likes them!

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  • Seems like a great idea,but more single use plastics ?

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  • I’ve been wondering whether to try my drinks this way. Thank you for the fabulous review. Will definitely be adding some to the shopping this week. They look so easy to transport when heading out

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  • Love this idea – classy and convenient. Gone are the days of ashamedly carrying a giant goon sack in your hand bag! No worries about breakage or wastage. Perfect for picnics or outings. I’m sold!

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  • I’ve tried a variety of casks over the years and find for picnics or outings they are a handy idea. Ive tried the squealing pig pouch and it was so much easier than worrying about taking a title and fearing it would get broken. love the idea of A Glass Of – will have to try that.

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  • I haven’t tried this brand yet and am curious to try the different varieties of wine. I think the size (one glass) is very convenient as I have had wine go off when the bottle hasn’t been finished within a week.

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  • I really enjoyed the wines from A Glass Of. And love how handy it is to take the pouch along to a picnic. I don’t always want to open an entire bottle
    They’re beautiful wines and decent size glass.

    I really want to the Wine not the Brand. After seeing it in this article

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  • My hubby and I often hike to a picnic spot. Lightening the load with these wine pouches would make it so much easier and convenient if we want to re-seal.

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  • I have tried A Glass Of and it’s wonderful! Have also given them to a friend and she loves it and wants to buy more!

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  • A great idea. I love a glass of wine but hate opening a bottle as it usually goes to waste.

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  • My Mum needs this in her life for sure! What a great idea for taking along to the movies lol

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  • I regularly get A Glass Of, they are the best for picnics, travel and if you dont want to open a whole bottle mid week you can have a little bit more than A Glass Of awesome wine.

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  • I also love how they almost look like handbags. Like a chic thing to be seen carrying around. It’s amazing how much the culture of goon bags has changed to something cute and fun

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  • These are the best – They fit beautifully in my hand bag and you dont have to worry about spillage or breakage. Five stars

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  • Love these, awesome for taking away, light, don’t take up too much space, and will not break going down bumpy roads.

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  • I love the designs on the pouches and it’s also great that they are lighter to carry, easier to pour, and no glass breakages to worry about.

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  • Such a good concept, especially the glass sized pouches.

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  • A family member tried Happy Sack and enjoyed it. I think it was the name that got them interested haha I’m finding alcohol branding is either chic and beautiful or tongue in cheek at the moment.

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  • Actually keen on trying some of these that ive never seen before! Squealing pig ive tried in a can and loved. Would be interesting to see how this version tastes! A glass of was one of the ranges i have tried in the past. Love that they add information about the wines on the label!

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  • Ive tried the a glass of wine bags. Great for on the go and not having to worry about spilling or breaking

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  • These look adorable and so handy. My mum would have loved the idea. She was very fond of a ‘caskette’ as she would say, and this is a much more glam and fabulous way to drink.

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  • I really love the idea of the single serve pouches. So much less waste for the irregular drinker! I might have to buy some for everyone to try at Christmas 😉

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  • How amazing are these! So handy I can’t wait to try

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