Yard Wine
It’s time to talk about yard wine. You know, wine that is perfect sipped from a reclined garden chair in the sunshine with your favourite radio station drifting through the open kitchen window. We are well and truly in the age of yard wine everyone, and I’ve got three solid recommendations for you today. If you follow me on Insta, you’ll have noticed this motley crewe gracing my grid a few weeks ago, it’s time to get to know them a little better.
These guys started life as Zoom wine tasting fodder, but as soon as I tried them, I knew I had to restock immediately. In my quest for easy to post virtual wine tasting tipples, I discovered these gems. Three completely different wines lovingly packed into a can, ready to go in a handy 250ml serving, whenever the mood takes you - what more could you ask for?
First up, we have Te Mério (aka Mermaid Wine), a fresh and fruity Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough New Zealand. I have to confess that I had tried this one before, it’s a firm summer favourite. It has the most beautiful Passionfruit aromas, and is so perfect chilled and enjoyed in the sun. This one is a great sipper, it’s very easy to drink and is a perfect summer wine. Looking for something to enjoy with your Summer BBQ’s? This is the one.
Next up, I found this interesting Rosé, that is only available canned. It’s a blend of Grenache and Cinsault, and it delivers juicy red fruit flavours (we’re talking strawberry and raspberry here), with some lovely herbaceous undertones. Considering that this one was a total punt, I’m so happy that I decided to take a chance - it’s a beauty.
The last one on my list is a gorgeous traditional Malbec from Argentina. It’s made from 100% Malbec grapes, and hits all the expected notes we know and love from a great Malbec, including red plum, blackberry and cocoa. all finished off with some slight vanillery smoothness and a touch of spice. Delicious. This is the yard wine that you reach for once the fire-pit has been stoked and the blankets are out as the sun is setting.
All three of these wines are available for delivery in the UK here, and I can’t recommend them enough. They’re the perfect serving size for when you just fancy a treat without committing to the bottle, and in these times, who can blame us for indulging in a little self care? I’ve not been a huge drinker of boxed/canned wines in the past, but my brilliant experience with these three has convinced me to broaden my horizons!
Salut!
S xo
