Canned Wine Market Heats Up

In the heat of summer, canned wine brands are becoming ever more popular

    Canned wines displayed in sand alongside children’s beach toys
    Los Cuernos, SipWell and Waves are just some of the producers elevating canned wines. (Alexandra de Toth)

    Canned wine brands are thriving, and their makers are quick to point out that the category is the fastest-growing format for wine sales in the United States. Marketing firm Grand View Research reported that the global canned wine market was valued at $112.9 million in 2024 and has a projected compound annual growth rate of 11 percent over the next five years. We recently tasted a sizable batch of canned wines in our Napa office; below, you’ll find prices and tasting notes (no scores, as we tasted non-blind) for a list of recommended cans.

    This article was originally published on May 23, 2025. You can read the full-length version for free here.

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