Wine enthusiasts are always looking for interesting wines to share with family and friends, but getting those bottles from point A to point B has become increasingly difficult given today’s tight carry-on restrictions. What’s a wine country traveler to do?
By now we all know the drill. We can wrap the bottle in clothing and hope it doesn’t break en route, or we decide it’s not worth the risk and go home empty-handed.
I recently came across an innovative new product aimed at taking the frustration out of traveling with wine. Called BottleWise Duo, it bills itself as a wine travel bag. But unlike bulky hard-sided carriers, the Duo is made of Cordura fabric so it’s nice and compact and it is easy to pack in your suitcase as you head off to wine country. It looks similar to a messenger-style bag, so you can use it as an everyday tote, but the real value comes from the two removable, padded bottle pouches. Each pouch holds a standard 750 ml bottle and is lined with a re-sealable heavy-duty liquid-tight liner bag that will safeguard luggage contents if a bottle ever breaks.
To protect your bottles for air travel, all you need to do is unsnap the pouches from the carrying shell. Place a bottle in each pouch, seal the liner bag closed, and zip the pouch shut. If space permits, you can place the fully assembled bag into your luggage. According to BottleWise, most people prefer to unsnap the pouches as it provides a more even weight distribution and flexibility in packing. The company says the pouches are thoroughly tested to withstand the rigors of baggage handling, and they stand behind it with an unconditional guarantee. If you are ever dissatisfied with the performance of your BottleWise bag, they will replace it free of charge, or give you your money back. No exceptions. No questions asked. The bags are made in the USA.
It’s not often I get this excited about a wine accessory, but the BottleWise Duo is one of those products that makes you say ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ So if you are looking for a truly unique and useful holiday gift this season, I’d recommend you check out BottleWise. They’re offering a 15% discount to Ken’s Wine Guide readers for a limited time. Just go to BottleWise.com to order. Enter promo code KWG when prompted.
Cheers!
Ken