There is an assortment of different types of containers to hold wine. Bottles come in many sizes, shapes and colors. Boxes with a vacuum sealed bag inside are becoming more popular. But a paint can? Paradocx Vineyard in Landenberg, Pennsylvania makes a red and a white wine and sells them in paint cans. There is a high quality vacuum sealed bag on the inside of the can and a spigot on the outside. Simply remove the tab on the spigot, push the button and fill your glass. The manufacturers of the vacuum sealed bag claim that the wine will remain good for up to six weeks. Owners David Hoffman and Mark Harris do not know if the wine in the paint can will last six weeks. Their customers say they drink it before six weeks goes by.

The paint can holds three liters of wine, equivalent to four bottles. At a price of $41 dollars a can this is a good value. Customers who return the empty cans receive a two dollar savings on their next can. We tried the red wine in a can. The Barn Red is a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. The wine offered a red cherry aroma and taste and was crisp with light tannins on the finish. This makes for a great table wine that will pair well with beef and Italian foods.

Will it last for six weeks in the paint can (really in a vacuum sealed bag)? We’ll test it for the next several weeks and let you know. Customers who buy the wine in a paint can also receive a paint stirring stick. One side says, “Paint the Town, Responsibly.”