Protection for wine lovers What are wine condom(s)? Well, for one thing, WINE CONDOM(s) are convenient, disposable, and HILARIOUS!That was three things? Well here's another thing: WINE CONDOM(s) sit flush with the rim of the bottle. That may not sound like a big deal, but you'll appreciate it the next time you try and store an open wine bottle in your refrigerator. Most wine stoppers on the market sit 1/2- 2 inches (or more) above the wine bottle rim.  The added height causes the following storage syndrome:  "Pain-In-The-Ass-Leans-To-The-Side-Which-Never-Quite-Fits-In-The-Refrigerator" syndrome. Every bottle deserves safe sipping The most convenient form of protection WINE CONDOM(s) stow comfortably in your pocket, wallet, or purse.  Pack and take 'em  ANYWHERE! They can be tossed in the trash along with empty bottle  so there’s no hassle keeping track of a bulky bottle stopper away from home.  But that doesn’t mean you have to throw it away.

WINE CONDOM(s) can be used as many times as you like Box of WINE CONDOM(s) Each WINE CONDOM package contains 6 reusable, tuxedo black wine bottle stoppers. Box of Wine CondomsView cart or continue shopping. A portion of every sale is donated to Charity: Water Having big fun this summer? Consider big wine, columnist says You'll be boxing clever with this week's wine picks Posted: Aug 09, 2016 5:00 PM PT Last Updated: Aug 09, 2016 5:00 PM PT On Arrested Development, Buster Bluth, played by Tony Hale, made a huge mistake when he confused his mother's emergency supply of boxed wine for a giant juice box. Do not make this mistake. Good things come in small packages, but when it comes to wine, the reverse isn't necessarily true. That's according to On The Coast's Master of Wine Barbara Philip. She says good wine can come in large volumes and at a good value, and that means you can host great summer events for a great price. "If you are having people over for a party this summer, consider buying wine in a magnum bottle or even bag-in-box," she told On The Coast host Stephen Quinn.

"The wines make for fun presentation and sharing." Here are Philip's picks for good wine at a good price in a good size. On The Coast's beer and wine stories Ontario's craft beer scene has grown up over the years, columnist says B.C. wines impressed at international competition, columnist says "Crisp and quaffable and light in alcohol, Vinho Verde matches beautifully with a hot day. Try with a simple green salad or delicate seafood." Monasterio de las Viñas. "The Reserva from Monasterio de las Viñas is one of the most popular Spanish wines in B.C. and the Crianza is new to the market. Its medium body weight and spicy notes make it a good pairing with BBQ beef ribs."Côtes du Provence Rosé. "The look of this beautiful provençal-shaped bottle reminds me of bistros in France where they drink more rosé than white wine. Chill it in a large ice bucket for your next patio gathering.Terre de Siciliane Bianca. "Delicious bag-in-box that will last in your fridge for a couple of weeks if your guests don't finish it.

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I think I just felt the earth shudder under me. Bag-in-box have been a large part of wine sales at the LCBO, making up roughly a third of all (non-vintages) Ontario wine sales. In fact, the LCBO has seen steady increases in sales for the past several years, selling just more than 16 million litres of bag-in-box wines. That’s more than what it would take to fill six Olympic-sized pools. While they are made by Canadian wineries, they are international Canadian blends (ICB’s) and would only require 25 per cent Ontario juice in the blend. It was great to hear from Fielding Estate Winery winemaker Richie Roberts, a Niagara native, that it would be launching a VQA wine in the new format. Talking with Richie and winery co-owner Heidi Fielding, they said it is an opportunity they had to wait for to come up. “Previously there was never a VQA bag-in-box. This was a whole new category for the LCBO, and they were taking applications from VQA wineries,” said Fielding.

“We thought what a great opportunity to expand the Long Weekend line, four VQA wines were accepted, and we were one of them. Which is so cool, because out of the VQA wineries we were the smallest amongst all the big brands.” Constellation Brands Open red and white wines along with Monarch Vidal from Pelee Island make up the other VQA wines being launched. Roberts said there is no difference from Long Weekend in the bottle format. “The other day we bottled a few hundred cases of boxes and a few hundred of bottles. It’s the exact same thing.” Said Fielding, “When we boxed the wine, it was my first real bag-in-box experience, so we brought it home, and it’s actually really convenient, it’s environmentally friendly and there’s great value to the customers.” In fact, the Long Weekend bag-in-box retails for $44.95, and it’s the equivalent of four bottles of wine so the customer they’re getting quite a good discount, said Fielding. Roberts explained the convenience of the new three-litre format.

“Everything in it is completely recyclable and in terms of packaging space it takes up so little space.” Added Fielding, “It’s cool for places that shouldn’t have glass, like pool areas or to take camping. Or for someone who only wants a glass a night and doesn’t want to open a whole bottle, it’s awesome.” Roberts said they’re keeping in mind that wine in a bottle would have a longer shelf-life. “With a bottle, the only weak point in terms of oxygen transmission is the screw cap or the closure. But for a bag-in-box, it’s the entire bag. It has an oxygen transmission,” said Roberts. Packaging on all the boxed wines says they can last up to six weeks. “The first round that we did, I took one home and cracked it open, taking out a little every day just to see how it changes. It’s now almost a month ago, and it still tastes the same as when I opened it.” Roberts said Fielding Estate chose the blend of un-oaked Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio because the grape varieties do so well here, and they are two varieties that the Beamsville winery is known for.

A younger, fresher wine from 2016, it’s very approachable for just about anybody, and at seven grams of residual sugar and 12.5 per cent alcohol, it’s not dry. It’s hitting more of a representation of what can be made in Niagara, Roberts suggested. “It’s wine that gets as just much thought and care as any other wines were making, it’s just reaching a different category.” I don’t think bag-in-box may ever win over the staunch, “it has to come from a bottle” wine drinkers, but it is convenient. When driving to the cottage or campground, you will no longer hear the clink of bottles knocking against each other. And you won’t need to fumble to find a corkscrew, the spout just delivers the pale straw coloured wine into a vessel of your choice. A bit of melon and lemon on the nose, it follows with a certain richness to it, undoubtedly the Chardonnay, flavourful finishing up with a bit of lemon and stone fruit. Chill it, sip it, or have it with chicken or even seafood.