Canned bubbles
It is an unstoppable development. Became popular at festivals in the United States, and now traditional winemakers in France are also tackling it: canned wine. Canned wine sales are expected to grow by more than 13 per cent annually until 2028. Besides the convenience of having your own portion, or two, there are all kinds of advantages. It is easy to keep cool and transport. It is recyclable and also less environmentally damaging on other fronts than old-fashioned bottles. As the technology of canning continues to improve, you find more and more good-quality wine in what first seemed like ordinary packaging. A competition always contributes too: the International Canned Wine Competition took place for the fifth time last year. Jury member David Sandri says: 'Serious world-class wines are going into cans. You can't judge a wine by its packaging.' Judge Jonathan Cristaldi adds: 'By blind tasting, you can confirm that canned wine is a good idea. Hopefully, the fact that we rewarded well-made wines will inspire other producers.' You can also find sparkling wine in an aluminium jacket. Like one of the winners, Bubbles Rosé NV from Bridge Lane Wine of Long Island near New York: an American version of champagne, made from sustainably grown pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier.
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