Boxed wine has a reputation for being cheap and cheerful, swigged in great quantities at festivals. Now, wineries and bars are catching on to its appeal; boxed wine is better for the environment, easier to ship and cheaper. But will people want to head to a bar for wine that comes from a box?

ITV’s new seriesThe Wine Showpromises to ‘revolutionise’ the way wine is discovered and enjoyed. Boasting a combination of expert and novice presenters, who offer advice in a decidedly un-snobby tone, can it convince the 30 million Brits who regularly drink wine to tune in?

There’s speculation over where the UK’s alcohol industry is headed in today’s healthy, hard-working culture. With pubs closing and wine societies viewed as snobbish, Naked Wines is catering to a new breed of drinker, allowing them to order merlots and chardonnays to their door via a text.

Pinot noir isn’t for lads, apparently. But for those who want to enjoy their wine without compromising their masculinity, there’s MANCAN. This is exactly what it says on the tin; it’s wine in a can, specifically for men. As gender boundaries become increasingly blurred, how will people react?