Skyrocketing costs

Shortages in glass have become the number 1 issue in winemaking. Due to pandemic supply issues, sourcing bottles has become problematic and prices of glass have reportedly quadrupled. Even worse, shipping has gone through the roof in the US and around the world so, even if you can source the bottles, getting them delivered is insane. From $1,200 to ship $50,000 worth of goods in 2019 the costs have increased to $20,000 to ship the same consignment in 2022. 

This conundrum is fueling the drive to sell ultra premium wine boxed. Out of necessity comes innovation. The boxes are easily recycled and some are even reusable. The bladders keep the wine from exposure to air. Despite the reputation that boxed wine is cheap wine, it's actually not a bad option, except for the plastic bladder. I wonder if anyone has conducted a study of whether the plastic leaches into the wine?