TREND WATCH: WINE IN CANS

The canned wine movement has been growing in the US for several years, but thanks to lockdown restrictions prompting an increase in al fresco drinking, it’s now taking off in the

UK. Cans have several benefits: they chill more quickly, there’s no need to pack a corkscrew, and with a single serve you’re less likely to waste wine. Cans also have a reduced carbon footprint: the effect of shipping lighter containers is significant and aluminium has far higher recycling rates than glass, with 72% of cans being recycled in the UK. But how good is wine in cans? Recent tastings by the Decanter team have proved that you shouldn’t underestimate the quality – as long as you know where to look. Here are some of our favourites. For full tasting notes and more recommendations visit Decanter.com

91 AA BADENHORST, THE CURATOR WHITE, SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA 2020 Adi Badenhorst makes canned versions of his good-value Curator wines and this is the pick. Packed with juicy stone fruit, plus tropical notes and a rich, creamy palate. £4.25 Vinoteca 88 MIRABEAU, PRET-A-PORTER CANETTES ROSE TO GO!, SOUTHEAST FRANCE This blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah offers a generosity of strawberry and peach fruit. It’s dry, but with sweetness of fruit and good acidity to keep it fresh. A crowd-pleasing style. £3.49 Waitrose

89 IGO, ORGANIC RED, NAVARRA, SPAIN

The best of the IGO organic range. Summer pudding aromatics with a hint of earthiness. Delicious slightly chilled: soft fruit, bright, crunchy; a perfect, simple al fresco red. £4.99 Waitrose