Dawn Patrol’s Cans: Sourced with care, designed with intention
Canned wine offers distinct advantages for active lifestyles. Aluminium is a highly recyclable material with established recovery streams in South Africa and globally. Because cans are significantly lighter than glass, they require less energy to transport, contributing to a lower carbon footprint during the distribution phase of our wine's journey. Whether you are on beach picnics, mountain trails, or sunset sessions, each can is sealed tight, protecting the wine from oxygen and sunlight so every sip stays fresh and true to its origin. No corkscrew, no fuss—just quality wine made for real life.
While our lifestyle is shaped by the ocean, the grapes inside the majority of our Dawn Patrol range come from the rugged Swartland. This region, with its granite-based soils and dry-farmed vineyards, produces grapes with incredible concentration. In the cellar, we maintain production integrity by utilising spontaneous fermentation and a low-interference approach. This allows the unique character of the Swartland to shine through, even in a lightweight format.
We aren’t replacing the bottle; we are expanding how you experience good wine. By choosing our cans, you are supporting a brand that prioritises independently audited environmental standards. All Dawn Patrol wines are IPW-certified, ensuring that our production adheres to regulated South African standards for water conservation and waste management.
Furthermore, the proceeds from our cans directly fund the Voice of the Oceans Ambassadors Programme. Through this, we support NPOs like Ocean Pledge to empower youth in marine conservation. While the can protects the wine, your support protects the future of our coastlines. Crack open a can and enjoy wine made with a commitment to the land, the ocean, and the next generation.
Just like the ocean, the process teaches us patience: we utilise spontaneous fermentation and a low-interference approach in the cellar, letting the wine unfold at its own pace. The clarity of salt air mirrors our philosophy: clean and transparent. This blend of land and sea is why the choice to can our wines matters. Because aluminium is highly recyclable and significantly lighter than glass, it reduces the carbon footprint associated with our distribution, helping us respect the landscapes that define who we are—from the rugged Swartland to the coastlines that inspire every Dawn Patrol release. The ocean may not grow the grapes, but it shapes the lifestyle, philosophy, and purpose behind every can. It’s woven into our identity.
By choosing cans, you are supporting a brand committed to environmental integrity. Proceeds from our sales directly fund the Voice of the Oceans Ambassadors Programme, which empowers youth to protect our marine health. Every can is produced in accordance with certified IPW standards for water and waste management. So crack open a can and enjoy wine made with a documented commitment to the land, the ocean, and the next generation.