Whether a new set of smoky glasses, or a fun do-it-yourself wine kit that will have you feeling like a true aficionado, there’s an item available this summer to add a little something extra to your seasonal imbibing.
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Wine goodies can elevate the wine-drinking experience.
Whether a new set of smoky glasses, or a fun do-it-yourself wine kit that will have you feeling like a true aficionado, there’s an item available this summer to add a little something extra to your seasonal imbibing. Here are our five picks.
If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own wine, you’re in luck. RJS Craft Winemaking has launched a new do-it-yourself craft wine kit. Dubbed Wineology, the kits put “wine lovers in the creator’s seat.” The Wineology kits, which are available in Pinot Grigio style, Merlot style and Rosé style, offer everything needed to create a wine in three weeks, including holding bags, juice concentrate and fermentation agents. See you later, sourdough.
$37.99 | Walmart, mywineology.ca
Tired of your traditional clear glass stemware? Add a little smoke to the situation with these dark grey stemware pieces from H&M. The pieces, which are available in a few styles including wine glasses, beverage cups and champagne coupes, will add a touch of the dramatic to any tabletop situation.
From $6.99 | Hm.com
It’s no secret that wine and charcuterie are a perfect pairing. Skip all the picking and choosing of putting together the perfect board — while also supporting a local Vancouver business — with a pre-made charcuterie selection from The Graze Company. Searching for something for a special celebration? The Graze team recently launched a luxurious assemblage dubbed the Caviar, Champagne, Cinco Jotas Box. The “feast for the senses” features Dom Pérignon, caviar and Cinco Jotas Ibérico de Bellota ham from Spain, along with select cheeses and a handmade wooden board. Prepare to treat your tastebuds.
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$1,295 | Thegrazecompany.com
Seeing as outdoor get-togethers will be popular all summer long, we thought it the perfect time to consider an option for keeping your chilled favourites cool. The Yeti Roadie 24 Hard Cooler offers an update to the outdoor brand’s favourite design, boasting a lighter weight, larger capacity and improved insulation functions. Plus, the stylish cooler is billed as being big enough to fit a standard bottle of wine in an upright position, which means it will be able to pack at least a couple of your outdoor sipping selects.
$279.99 | Yeti.com
With cross-Canada trips appearing to be off the table until later this summer or early fall, we’re turning to the book A Rising Tide: A Cookbook Of Recipes And Stories From Canada’s Atlantic Coast by DL Acken and Emily Lycopolus to offer a bit of an escape. Exploring Canada’s Atlantic Coast, the hardcover read serves up more than 100 recipes, along with stories of local foragers, restaurateurs, fisherman and more. The book is billed as a “souvenir and a delicious roadmap” of the region. Yum!
$40 | Chapters.indigo.ca
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Source: vancouversun.com
