Ep 198: The Premium Canned Wine Revolution with Ben Franks, co-founder of Canned Wine Co

EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcast

Hello, wine friends! In this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Canned Wine Co., a brand making waves by doing things differently. Instead of the usual bulk production, Canned Wine Co. sources premium single-varietal wines from Europe’s top vineyards, putting quality first. Recently, I had the chance to visit the stunning Loire Valley, where I met winemaker Lionel Gosseaume and tasted his premium Gamay—first from the bottle, then from the can. The incredible part? You could barely tell the difference!

I even joined the harvest, witnessing the dedication that goes into each grape, and now I want to share that experience with you. To dig deeper into the art and science of quality wine canning, I’m joined by Ben Franks, co-founder of Canned Wine Co.

And a special thanks to Coravin, our sponsor for this episode, for giving wine enthusiasts the chance to explore wines one glass at a time without uncorking the entire bottle. Tune in for an inspiring chat, and don't forget to pour yourself something special!

If you want to skip ahead:

03.09: Becoming a wine entrepreneur and Camel Valley’s influence on Ben’s journey

05.25: Early wine influences

07.21: The creation of Novel Wines

10.00: The leap into creating Canned Wine Co

12.25: Challenges of canning premium wines

15.32: The tiny PH limits for canning wine and problems with Savignon Blanc

19.38: A 2 year shelf life on the cans

22.26: Choosing the varietals to go into can

26.08: Discovering the Gamay of Lionel Gosseaume - a Loire Winemaker

28.50: Old Vine Gamay

30.09: Comparing Gamay from Loire and Beaujolais

31.59: Food pairing with Canned Wine Co Gamay

35.14: Experience of comparison tasting the same Gamay from bottle and can out of glass

37.31: Sauvignon Blanc paired with the Loire Valley Goat’s Cheeses

38.24: The wine region for Sauvignon Blanc: Oisly

42:48: Ability for wine expiration with several Canned Wine Co wines

44:19: Sustainability of canned wines

45:38: Technical understanding of how to can wine

48.13: The design of the labels

51:09: The benefits of pouring canned wine into a glass to enhance its flavor and aroma.

53.18: Addressing myths on the quality of canned wine

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