Five fall finds: From sweet sweaters to ‘extra’ espresso machines

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The fall season is a perfect time to stock up on new wines — and other assorted things. From first-class espresso machines to cheeky sweaters, there are plenty of items out there that are sure to perk up your fall season. To help in your search, we’ve rounded-up five of your favourites:

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Extra espresso 

Elevate your at-home espresso experience with this new DeLonghi Dinamica Plus. The fully automatic espresso machine can be used to make an impressive 16 “barista-style beverages” — from cappuccinos to latte macchiatos — all at the touch of a button. The device also features a LatteCrema Automatic Milk system, with an “ergonomic thermal milk carafe” to perfectly store and froth your chosen milk addition.

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$2,099 | Delonghi.com

Craft kit

From the Vancouver-based company Honest Cocktails, The Rising Rigel Cold-Pressed Cocktail Kit features all the necessary elements to create the perfect craft cocktail in your home kitchen. The boxed offering features a bottle of Osake Jumai Nama sake, along with cold-pressed Signature Mama Juice, Frostbites Yuzu & Lychee Cordial, dehydrated lemon wheels, cocktail pegs and a stainless-steel jigger so that you can create your own Japanese-inspired cocktail at home.

$73.99 | Honestcocktails.ca

Statement-maker

This sweet sweater from the Vancouver-based brand Brunette the Label offers a cute-and-cosy way to proclaim your appreciation for all things wine. The crewneck style is emblazoned with the words “A Friend Of Wine Is A Friend Of Mine” leaving no doubt about your drink preference. The soft cotton-blend sweater features a relaxed fit that makes it perfect for laid-back evenings splitting a bottle with family and friends. Available in sizes XS/S through XXL/XXXL.

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$79 | Brunettethelabel.com

Keep it cool

Get outside to soak up the final few rays of fall sunshine with this cool, blue Yeti Hopper Flip 8 Soft Cooler from the brand’s new Nordic Collection. The leak-proof cooler is like a small, soft sibling to the brand’s bestselling hard-shell coolers and is perfectly sized to fit eight cans of beer — or the same number of your favourite wine spritzers. Just saying.

$250 | Yeti.ca

Sharp addition

Perfect for those who are constantly chopping and cutting to create the ideal charcuterie board, this Henckels Statement Three-Piece Knife Set is sure to sharpen your board-prep experience. Featuring an eight-inch Chef’s knife, five-inch serrated utility knife and a three-inch pairing knife, the stainless steel, professional-grade knife set offers a precise cutting option for pretty much any kitchen need.

$88 $49.99 | Zwilling.com 

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