RTDs: Our Picks for 2026

RTDs: Our Picks for 2026

The RTD category continues to outperform, and summer is prime time to make sure your shelves and program reflect it. Today’s on-the-go consumer isn’t sacrificing quality for convenience—they’re demanding both. Skurnik Wines & Spirits delivers with a curated mix of ready-to-drink wines, cocktails, sake, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages in compact formats designed for high-velocity summer selling.

From canned wines to crafted cocktails and alcohol-free alternatives, this lineup covers every occasion and every guest. Let’s get into it.

CANNED WINES

 

RTDs: Our Picks for 2026 3The Pinot Project

Founded with the goal of making Pinot Noir that’s as suited to weeknights as it is to weekends, The Pinot Project focuses on approachable, fruit-forward wines sourced from high-quality vineyards. The lineup delivers consistency, balance, and immediate drinkability across styles and regions

Pinot Grigio 2024: Fresh and vibrant, with citrus, pear, and a clean, refreshing finish.

Rose 2024: Bright and floral, showing white peach and raspberry with zippy acidity.

Pinot Noir 2024: Smooth and balanced, with black cherry, pomegranate, and a soft, lingering finish.

 

Ah-So

Playful, portable, and unmistakably Spanish, Ah-So brings the spirit of Navarra to you. Estate grown, organicallyRTDs: Our Picks for 2026 8 farmed, and estate canned, these wines offer a true vine-to-can expression of place with freshness and ease.

Navarra Blanco NV: Fresh and lively, with citrus, orchard fruit, and a clean, bright finish.

Navarra Rosado NV: Crisp and dry, with strawberry and red berry notes and refreshing lift.

Navarra Tinto NV: Smooth and fruit-forward, with ripe red fruit and soft, easygoing structure.

Bubbles NV: Light and clean, with subtle floral notes and a crisp, refreshing finish.

 

 

 

Spring Ready To Drink and Compact Formats 7Prisma

Prisma is influenced by the coastal influences of cool nights, hot sunny days, and plenty of sunshine. These wines are hand-harvested from a sustainably farmed vineyard in the heart of Casablanca Valley.

Sauvignon Blanc 2025: Citrus-forward with lemon, lime, and grapefruit. Perfect for the pool, park, or beach with a crisp and elegant profile.

Rosé 2024: This Pinot Noir and Cinsault blend shows citrus, stone, passion fruit, and watermelon. The bolder fruit notes are balanced out by bright acidity and a clean finish.

 

 

 

READY-TO-DRINK COCKTAILS

 

RTDs: Our Picks for 2026 14La Lata

Created by Álvaro de la Viña and Ana González of Selections de la Viña, La Lata celebrates Southern Spain. Inspired by Sevilla’s Feria de Abril and made with organic ingredients, each release re-imagines classic regional drinks with a fresh, modern approach.

Rebujito NV: A refreshing take on the classic Sevilla cocktail, combining Fino sherry with lemon and grapefruit juice and a touch of fizz for a bright, thirst-quenching finish.

Vermujito NV: A vermouth-based spritz built from Fino sherry, layered with herbs, spices, and grapefruit for a dry, aromatic, and refreshing profile.

 

ContrattinoRTDs: Our Picks for 2026 17

Revived in the 1990s and brought under the stewardship of importer and winemaker Giorgio Rivetti in 2011, Contratto and its legacy status have been further invigorated by the introduction of a ready-to-drink sub-marque, Contrattino.

Contrattino is developed with the same rigorous attention to flavor balance that informs both Contratto’s wines and its range of highly-regarded vermouths, aperitivi, and digestivi, while eye-catching package design and an esteemed USDA organic designation offer distinction in the up-and-coming RTD cocktail category.

Aperitivo Italiano: Organic ready-to-drink sparkling aperitif cocktail flavored with over 30 botanicals. 

 

 

 

NON-ALCOHOLIC

 

Contrattino 

RTDs: Our Picks for 2026 18Revived in the 1990s and brought under the stewardship of importer and winemaker Giorgio Rivetti in 2011, Contratto and its legacy status have been further invigorated by the introduction of a ready-to-drink sub-marque, Contrattino.

Contrattino is developed with the same rigorous attention to flavor balance that informs both Contratto’s wines and its range of highly-regarded vermouths, aperitivi, and digestivi, while eye-catching package design and an esteemed USDA organic designation offer distinction in the up-and-coming RTD cocktail category.

Aperitivo Italiano [NA]: Non-alcoholic, organic ready-to-drink sparkling aperitif cocktail flavored with over 30 botanicals. 

 

 

 


 

Stock Up & Sip On!

This spring, make sure your shelves, bars, and picnic baskets are stocked with the best RTDs and compact-format wines. Whether it’s a light and zippy Sauvignon Blanc, a complex sake, or a citrusy, effervescent cocktail, Skurnik Wines & Spirits has a refreshing option for every occasion.

Contact your sales rep today to get these must-have formats in stock!

 

 

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