RAVES

Focused and distinctive, with litsea oil, lemongrass and a hint of celery leaf, adding a savory edge to the smooth and juicy core of pomelo and lemon zest. Sold as 250ml can. Drink now. 800 cases made. — MW

Larkan PInk Wine NapaValley (375 ml) 
The slightest form of summer exercise may be swinging on a porch, so the right refreshment is a wine with a little more going on, such as the punchy Larkan rosé from the Napa team of Sean Larkin and Bruce Devlin.

"This is quite possibly the world’s best wine in a can—at least the best that I have ever tasted. ...it’s an unbelievable value. Winemaker Sean Larkin sourced high-quality Merlot grapes off a site along Dry Creek Road in Napa Valley to produce a deep and delicious red, bursting with ripe black fruit and sweet spices, a rich, creamy texture is balanced by chewy tannins, and the mid-palate floods with black and blue fruit giving way to a cocoa-dusted finish. Also look for his Larkan Napa Valley White Wine made with Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the famous Frediani Vineyard in Calistoga, CA. It delivers a bright mineral nose, creamy tropical fruit notes, with lots of energy and verve. A mere 2,500 cans are produced of each—seek these out."

"Notes of Meyer lemon and lime zest, nectarine blossoms and a hint of lemongrass burst out of the can. On the palate, a cleansing and refreshing layer of green pineapple, lemon rind and honeysuckle dominate the landscape. This is met by a mineral chalky salinity creating a mouth-watering effect with a long finish. This wine is excellent with fresh Miyagi oysters served with a dab of Champagne vinaigrette and shallots. Proven vintner Sean Larkin decided to jump into the canned wine world with the hope to offer an exceptional wine in a fun and unpretentious way."

"Not easy to find, but worth the hunt—this extremely cool can is imbued with J. Howard Miller's famous Westinghouse "We Can Do It!" poster (the image of the woman associated with “Rosie the Riveter,”) and is a gentle reminder to Dad that a strong female presence makes him a better guy. It also is a remarkable Sauvignon Blanc. Sean Larkin of Larkin wines sources top-quality Napa grapes for this deep citrus, orchard, and tropical fruit-driven white with a rich texture and great minerality. The “Tin Knocker” is a slang reference to sheet metal workers, however no matter Dad’s profession, picture him at the grill with this can—instant Instagram magic."

Score: 89

"Succulent lemon curd, candied orange zest and subtle Key lime pie notes start off rich and fleshy, but a smooth thread of acidity weaves in and out, leading to a fresh finish. Sold as a 375ml can. Drink now." —MaryAnn Worobiec