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The last time I drank a can of wine was on a Delta L-1011 from Atlanta to L.A; 44 years ago. The highly processed, alarmingly sweet, ambivalently coloured, semi sparkling contents of the can are still remembered. I'd like to turn my nose up at wine in cans but it may be the way we drink it in future. I've ordered a selection :https://cannedwine.co/ from these people to see what they taste like. The delivery is set for next week .It seems that cans generate 80% less carbon emissions than glass bottles. More than 95% of wine is drunk quickly, ie within six months of sale, so amid an energy shortage the need for everything being sold in expensive glass bottles is being 'revisited'. I'm hoping that opening a can of wine will provide just the right amount for two pre-dinner glasses . At the moment we either have to drink the rest of the bottle or stopper it up . Here's hoping that the quality of canned wine has improved out of all recognition to the Delta experience All will be revealed next week.
Pop Tarts are on sale at the American shop in Stockholm. How is it the cinnamon flavour ones don't fly off the shelf ? The American shop probably sells many things that are only seen in Sweden : https://www.theamericanfoodandgiftstore.se/sv/
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Cinnamon pop parts sound like something to be avoided at all costs. I await Angus's report on whether the same should be said for canned wine. I'm curious to know what assumptions are made about recycling in the can vs glass bottle carbon emissions calculation. One can, after all, buy small, 250 ml, bottles of wine, some of which are, at least to this non expert, quite satisfactory.
WFT - Good point. It seems that 75% of all aluminium ever produced has been recycled. Glass uses 3 x as much energy to produce and the % recycled is much, much lower. I'm guessing that a large portion of the 'drink it quickly' wine market will move to alternates if energy prices remain high. Another third order consequence of the Ukrainian war ?
We guess glass is also heavier to transport and requires more packaging, but the thought of drinking wine out of aluminium sets F's teeth tingling (in a bad way) and we await your report.
A really good start to Sophie's day - another best day ever! Hope the croissant lives up to expectations too!
Judging by the number of beer cans that are carelessly flung away across the world, these will just add to the litter.
Somehow, I can't see serious wine buffs, such as yourselves, enjoying the experience quite so much. Pulling the cork is part of the ritual of wine drinking. Pulling the ring on a can rather spoils the effect! Looking at the very fancy pictures, the wine cans seem carelessly tossed about and look well "travelled" so possibly not in the best condition! I wonder if the very smart and expensive restaurants will adapt to the can?
I await your report with interest.
The Stockholm/USA ad made me smile - over here Jif is a kitchen cleaner!
Hari OM
Aluminium cans are only beneficial if they are the recycled version. Brand-new aluminium production is waaaay worse than that of glass. The bauxite mining being of significance... then much greater electricity required for the refining. Some food options now happily declare when they are using recycled packaging - the same would be nice for cans and bottles. YAM xx
I've not eaten many of the Pop Tarts flavors but I favored the cinnamon ones. Of course they had to be right out of the toaster.
Look forward to the quality report, just as we get the daily report from THE Diva.
That was a fun link this morning. I found the pricing of the American products strangely fickle. For example, charging 139 SEK for Hostess Twinkies seems excessive, even if they do have a shelf life of several millennia. I am also very much looking forward to the 'wine in a can' review.
I agree, the Swedish American sale was fun to see. Some puzzling aspects, however, like the baked beans being in the TexMex section but not the jalapenos. And Jif but no marshmallow fluff!
How about BIB wine?, https://www.bibwine.co.uk/pages/about-us
Now I understand why American friends living in Europe stock up on favorite American foods when they visit the States.
Can’t imagine what wine from a can will taste like.
I'm also looking forward to the canned wine review. I'm not only intrigued by the fact cans are supposed to be easier on the environment but I like the idea that one can would total a "health-approved" amount of alcohol on a Friday or Saturday night. Since I am the only wine drinker in the house, I often feel pressured to finish the open bottle before it goes bad, (or that's what I like to tell myself anyway.)
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