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What would summer be without a fancy cocktail or two? Having a refreshing drink in hand is a must when the temperature starts skyrocketing. But instead of fussing around with a sticky cocktail shaker and trying to not get sand into the open bottles you brought to the beach, why not step out of your comfort zone and try some canned wine?
Whether going to a picnic or barbeque, taking a hike, or relaxing at the beach, poolside, or home, canned wine is becoming an on-the-go drink of choice, but finding the best tasting canned wines can be tricky. People like that canned wine is durable, the packaging is usually slick, it’s a conversation starter, cost-effective (one can is sometimes equivalent to a ½ bottle of wine) and most of all, the quality is pretty darn good!
In fact, WICresearch, a research company that has been tracking the escalating rise of canned wine in the past few years, conducted a canned wine vs. bottled wine blind-taste test and discovered that 48.5 percent preferred the wine they tasted from a bottle while 51.1 percent either preferred the can or indicated they found no difference. And now that canned hard seltzer and canned craft beer are so common, there’s no reason to keep being snobby about wine.
So whether you’re already a canned wine fan or are trying it for the first time, we’ve rounded up the best tasting canned wines sure to suit your palate.
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Butter Chardonnay
Butter Chardonnay has taken their popular bottled wine and given it the canned treatment, so you can easily bring it on the go all summer. Those who prefer a creamy, buttery chard will love having this convenient option on hand.
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Bev Glitz
Are we suckers for fun packaging? Sure. But this sparkling canned wine from Bev doesn’t just have the prettiest glitter rainbow box we’ve seen — it’s also got great reviews, especially for a wine with 0 grams of sugar.
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
We always have a bottle of chilled Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc on hand when we’re hosting dinner, so their canned wine is the perfect option for picnics, beach days, and parties. It’s crisp, refreshing, and pairs well with all sorts of food.
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House Wines Rosé Bubbles
What’s not to love about this bubbly House Wine rosé that comes in a colorful rainbow can? One reviewer says it’s their “favorite sparkling rosé for the price,” and another said “one can and you’re in party mode.” That’s just what we look for in a summer canned wine.
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Decoy Wine Seltzer
Image Credit: Decoy. Canned wine has had to compete with a huge influx of new canned seltzers this year, but what if you could combine both trends into one refreshing canned drink? That’s just what venerated wine brand Duckhorn did with their Decoy Premium Wine Seltzer. It’s a wine seltzer flavored with the brand’s Decoy Sauvignon Blanc, with some vibrant lime juice added to give it an extra tang. When the temperature outside is soaring, this is one canned wine you’ll definitely want to have in your cooler.
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Frico Lambrusco
Image Credit: Scarpetta. Made from the Lambrusco grape, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, Lambrusco wine was the most imported wine to the US in the ’70s and ’80s. Now available in a slim can, Frico Lambrusco has a touch of sweetness with a tart finish and pairs great with cheese, salami and pizza! Picnic in the park anyone?!
Visit their website to find a store near you that sells this delicious wine.
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Beach Juice Rosé
Image Credit: Beach Juice. Made in California, this fruity blend of raspberry, strawberry, and melon notes comes sparkly or still was made for sipping on a sandy beach with a straw, straight from the can.
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Dark Horse Bubbles
Image Credit: Dark Horse. Featured in the number two spot on Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Top 100 Best Buy Wines for 2019, you know they gotta be doing something right! California Brut Bubbles is bursting with bold bubbles, and the aromas of fresh apples and pears, layered with hints of toasted oak. People also recommend their Pinot Grigio!
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Francis Ford Coppola Sofia Mini Blanc de Blancs
Image Credit: Francis Ford Coppola. Don’t let the flawless Christmas color fool ya! This 4-pack made from a blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Muscat, has been a summertime, vibe-out-by-the-pool-with-a-straw favorite for years. It was one of the first canned wines on the market and is said to be Francis Ford Coppola’s tribute to his only daughter, Sophia. Say, no more.
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Oceans Away Sparkling Pineapple Wine
Image Credit: Oceans Away. Summer truly never tasted so good than with this bubbly, tropical, pineapple, mango, coconut blend that promises to transport you to the sandy beaches of Hawaii. We don’t know about you, but we’re getting our scuba diving gear! Also, try their tasty Oceans Away Sparkling Pine Coco.
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Diamond Collection 4-Pack
Image Credit: Francis Ford Coppola. If fancy can design alone were enough to make you fall in love with a wine, Diamond Collection Canned Chardonnay by Francis Coppola would steal your heart! Luckily, they back it up with a crisp, tropical fruit wine made for sipping cool on a hot summer’s day. If Chardonnay isn’t your thing, the collection also includes Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio. Happy Sipping!
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