{"id":4367,"date":"2018-07-30T14:07:24","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T19:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/?p=4367"},"modified":"2018-07-30T14:11:10","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T19:11:10","slug":"the-skinny-canned-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/2018\/07\/the-skinny-canned-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"The Skinny on Canned Wine – Some of Which are Pretty Good"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wine al fresco is not always as easy as we\u2019d like it to be. Whether it\u2019s the beach, pool-side, or at a picnic, glass is usually not an option. Oh, and then there\u2019s those times when you\u2019re trying to drink your vino on the DL. (#DontJudgeMe) Enter, the canned wine. These have been around for a while now, but more and more are coming on the market. As I kept seeing the new options surface, I figured it was time for me to take the plunge (sacrifice)<\/span>1<\/sup><\/a><\/span>and see what was what.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer – while these were in cans, I poured all wines into my shatter-proof outdoor polycarbonate glasses.<\/span>2<\/sup><\/a><\/span> And lets be real, these aren\u2019t high level, complex wines so if that\u2019s what you\u2019re after, don\u2019t bother. These wines are meant to be easy drinking and appeal to the masses. And as an added bonus, these wines appeal to the little environmentalist in me <\/span>3<\/sup><\/a><\/span>with their smaller carbon footprint.<\/span>4<\/sup><\/a><\/span> That being said, don\u2019t get it twisted – I\u2019m still all about the classic glass bottle for my wine.<\/p>\n

The Ros\u00e9 Cans<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Canned Ros\u00e9 Wines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Eufloria Aromatic Ros\u00e9 Wine By Pacific Rim, WA ($5, 375ml)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

As it name implies, this was quite the aromatic wine. Pineapple, peach, and floral aromas jump out of the glass. But this was just too sweet for my liking. I was initially excited that it was slightly fizzy, but all the sweet ripe fruit had very little acidity to balance it. It ended up just being heavy and sugary in the mouth.<\/p>\n

Mancan Ros\u00e9 Wine, CA ($4, 375ml)<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mancan is unique amongst many of the canned wine producers in that they only make wine in a can. This blend of unoaked California Zinfandel and Chardonnay provides lots of strawberry and melon fruit with a bit of lemon and lime. With very low acid and a hint of residual sugar, it\u2019s definitely something to quaff on a hot day. But it just didn\u2019t have much structure. It wasn\u2019t awful, but I wouldn\u2019t seek it out.<\/p>\n

Ava Grace Ros\u00e9, CA ($5, 375ml)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Like many of the other canned Ros\u00e9s, this one had some residual sugar. Strawberry, grapefruit, peach, honeysuckle, and a slight herbal quality. More acidity to balance out the fruit than many of the others but I still wish it was a bit more balanced. This is one of the few I\u2019d buy again. Maybe.<\/p>\n

Pop + Fizz Sparkling Rose, OR ($5, 375 ml)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

This lively pink sparkler was a pleasant surprise. Yes it was a bit off-dry, but it had enough acid to not weigh it down. It is a blend of Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and a touch of Gewurztraminer, all sourced from various Oregon AVAs. It offers up of strawberry, watermelon, and tangerine and is genuinely happiness in a can. Finally! One one I\u2019d def buy again.<\/p>\n

Sway Ros\u00e9, TX ($16 per 3-pack of 250ml cans)<\/i><\/b><\/span>5<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike the other wines, these cans are smaller 250ml cans and come in a 3-pack. Crafted of 100% Texas fruit, this is the brainchild of Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Andrew Sides of Lost Draw Cellars.<\/span>6<\/sup><\/a><\/span> Crafted of a blend of Mourv\u00e8dre, Carignan, Muscat, Viognier, and Malvasia Bianca, it has aromas of fresh strawberry and tropical fruit. In the mouth, its lively acidity was quite welcome given some of the others that lacked any sort of acid. So like the Pop + Fizz, this is the second canned Ros\u00e9 I\u2019d go back in for.<\/p>\n

The White Wine Cans<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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