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Oregon pinot noir in a can? Eh. The first
aluminum-sided label I tried from Portland's Union Wine Co. didn't do
anything for me—something feels wrong about drinking dry red wine out of
a can at room temperature. But a rosé? Now that feels right. At 375
milliliters, a full can is the equivalent of a half-bottle. You'll want
to sip lightly since it's 12 percent ABV and costs $6 per can. It's
light-bodied and pink, with a lot of watermelon and a wafflelike
breadiness. It's not my favorite Oregon rosé, but it has the silky
smoothness you want from a can of vino. Best of all? You can take it
pretty much anywhere. In Philadelphia, Danny DeVito fills Diet Coke cans
with boxed red wine. Thanks to Union, we're a little more civilized in
these parts. It's almost picnic season, and these are perfect for an
afternoon in a city park—provided you're OK with sharing the can or
putting down a half-bottle.
WWeek 2015