Of the things that make you think summer, is there anything better than a beautiful rosé wine? This year, the canned wine trend can be seen everywhere from festivals to picnics, with rosé wines at the forefront. Canned wines are practically packaged — they’re smaller, won’t break like glass bottles, don’t require a bottle opener, and contain multiple servings. Cans are also easier to recycle and have a smaller carbon footprint than glass bottles.
We sampled (and rated on a scale of one to 10) eight canned rosé wines. Read on for our reviews.
1. Alloy Wine Works Everyday Rosé, California 375ML
$30 for a four pack at alloywineworks.com
This was one of our favorites, with mild notes of watermelon, guava, and grapefruit. Throw in a straw and your picnic is made.
Rating: 7/10
2. Essentially Geared Rosé, California 375ML
$6.99 available at Whole Foods
Essentially Geared’s Rosé had the strongest tasting notes of all the wines we sampled. It was floral and sweet, with a deep orange color. Pink starburst is what Essentially Geared compares it to and we have to agree. If you like your wine sweeter, this is your go-to!
Rating: 5/10
3. Underwood Rosé, Oregon 375ML
$6.50 (plus shipping) at drizly.com
Underwood was one of the first wineries to enter the canned wine game and they have always been a crowd favorite for a reason. Their rosé is a classic, with notes of strawberry and peach.
Rating: 9/10
4. Margerum Grenache Rosé, California 500ML
$11.99 at thewinecountry.com
This was the biggest can we found, containing more than half of a bottle of wine. This beautiful grenache rosé is from Santa Barbara County and was a big hit during our tasting. It is light and refreshing, with notes of summer roses.
Rating: 8/10
5. Simpler Wines Rosé, Australia 375ML
$2.99 available at Trader Joe’s
If you are in a pinch, swing by Trader Joe’s for this canned rosé. It is fruity and slightly watery, with notes of strawberry. If you can find their often sold-out slim can of sparkling rosé, go with that!
Rating: 4/10
6. Pure Provence Rosé by Mirabeau, France 250ML
$5.99 available at Whole Foods
This dry rosé had a nice balance of watermelon and strawberry, with a slight bite on the tongue. Its slim can is very portable, making it perfect for adventures.
Rating: 6/10
7. Underwood Rosé Bubbles, Oregon 350ML
$28 for a four pack at unionwinecompany.com or $5.99 at bestwinestore.com
If you’re looking for a bubbly rosé, this was our favorite. It is lighter and brighter than Underwood’s still rosé but still brings the flavor with watermelon and peach.
Rating: 8/10
8. Presto Sparkling Rosé, Italy
$3.99 available at Whole Foods
We found this sparkling rosé to be very sour. The bubbles were nice and it was refreshing, but it wasn’t what we were looking for.
Rating: 3/10
Our overall favorite?
Underwood Rosé, with its bright flavor and drinkability, takes home top honors, with Margerum Grenache Rosé as the close runner-up. The next time you’re left staring at the endless display of canned wine options at the store, grab these and we promise you won’t be disappointed.
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Macaire Douglas lives in Chicago with her husband and two sons. She proudly supports Share Our Spare, a local nonprofit that collects goods for children in need.
