In 1965 Thomas Angove, a winemaker in South Australia, introduced a 4L wine and for the first time used plastic bags as packaging material, the wine is known in Australia as "GOON".
Why this packaged wine is called GOON is confusing, the more reliable statement is that GOON originated from the Australian indigenous language "pillow" meaning, this is because the polyethylene bag used by GOON is very well sealed, and it can be inflated again to make a pillow after drinking (a common practice for many young Australians after getting drunk).
Goon is officially called 'Cask Wine' boxed wine. Boxed wines are cost-effective and sell well, and are considered by the industry to be the best way to make a profit. In Australia, many well-known wineries produce boxed wines, such as the well-known Chinese Château Yalumba, Debortoli, Renmano and so on.
Boxed wines, which are convenient for ordinary people to drink, are deeply loved by australians and occupy about 50% of the Australian wine market! Boxed wine is also the first choice for young Australians to get drunk at low cost.
The texture of the boxed wine has changed from the traditional taste, becoming fruity, fresh and easy to drink, instantly capturing the pulse of the consumer market. This popular taste reflects Australia's philosophy of leisure and leisure.