Question 1

How long does wine in a can last?

Accepted Answer

Unopened and kept cool and out of direct light, Island Grove's canned wines hold their fresh, fruit-forward character for roughly a year, they're made to be enjoyed young, not aged. Canned wine doesn't spoil like food, but the bright berry flavors are at their best sooner rather than later. Once you crack a can, it's a single serving, so finish it that sitting or cover and refrigerate for a day at most.

Question 2

Does canned wine taste as good as bottled wine?

Accepted Answer

Yes! It's the same wine, just in a different package. Our canned Berry Sangria and Blueberry Moscato are the same recipes we bottle, and aluminum actually shields wine from light and oxygen better than a cork does. Because each can is sealed as a single serve, every pour tastes as fresh as the first. For the longer answer, our writer Cal makes the honest case for whether canned wine is actually good.

Question 3

How should you store canned wine?

Accepted Answer

Keep cans somewhere cool and dark, a pantry or the fridge is ideal, and chill them before serving, since these are best cold. Avoid leaving cans in a hot car or direct sun for long stretches, which dulls the flavor over time.

Question 4

How much wine is in a can, and what's the ABV?

Accepted Answer

Each can holds 250ml, a little more than a generous glass and a half, so two cans equal a standard 500ml. The Sunshine State Berry Sangria is 11% ABV; the Blueberry Moscato is a lighter 6% ABV.

Question 5

Can you take canned wine to the pool, beach, or boat?

Accepted Answer

That's exactly what they're for — anywhere a glass bottle and corkscrew aren't practical: poolside, on the boat, at the beach, camping, picnics, or tailgates. The single-serve can means no opening a whole bottle, nothing to shatter, and no waste. Always follow local rules about alcohol in public spaces.

Question 6

What canned wines does Island Grove Wine Company make?

Accepted Answer

Two favorites, both in 250ml four-packs for $18: the Sunshine State Berry Sangria, tropical fruit blended with our Florida blueberry wine, and the Blueberry Moscato, sweet Muscat grapes and ripe blueberries. Prefer both? Grab the mixed Island Grove four-pack.

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