From unconventional pairings to unusual places, these ways to drink wine are definitely not the norm. If you've grown tired of quiet nights at home with a fine wine, there are plenty of tasting tours that will get you out of the house and set up on a train, airplane, bicycle or even a pair of snowshoes. As a testament to how well it takes care of teeth, some New York City dentists are even serving free red wine to patients.
For those who are looking to find more adventure in flavor and less in location, some unusual wine pairings include chocolate, potato chips and fast food meals. Vinos by Archer & Vine take this concept to the next level by branding its wines by the item it is meant to be consumed with—such as The Battered Fish, a rosé that pairs well with fish and chips.
45 Unique Ways to Drink Wine
From Snowshoeing Wine Tours to Unlikely Alcohol Pairings:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 27, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Rubber Wine Glasses
The Spruce Silicone Wine Glasses Won't Break if You Accidentally Drop Them
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Edible Shot Glasses
The Cucumber Gimlet Shots Offers the Ultimate Refreshing Summer Drink
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Balloon-Inspired Wine Glasses
The Glass Tank Wine Glass Perfectly Aerates a Bottle of Red Wine
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Adaptable Party Platters
These Wine Holding Party Plates are Ideal for Multitasking
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Personalized Wine Bottles
Moments Wine Packaging Invites You to Give Vino Like a Greeting Card
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Wearable Wine Glasses
These Wine Glass Rings Allow Women to Wear Their Drink
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Aerating Wine Glasses
This Practical Aerating Glass Freshens Drinks Before Sipping
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Aerial Wine Tours
Coastal Concierge is Offering Sky-High Winery Views Via Its Aerial Wine Tour
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Curated Wine Subscriptions
Wineist is a Wine Tasting Experience Brought to Your Doorstep
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Checklist Wine Bottles
This Funny Wine Bottle Provides Multiple Excuses to Drink Wine
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Mood-Measuring Wine Glasses
This Mood-Telling Wine Glass Design Lets People Know How You Feel
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Hydrating Vino Glasses
The Alliance Wine and Water Glasses Encourage a Healthy Balance of Drinks
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Indulgent Fitness Retreats
Sadie Nardini's Wine and Yoga Retreat Focuses on 'Healthy Hedonism'
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Connect-the-Dots Wines
This Creative Wine Bottle Design Lets You Get Creative
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All-in-One Party Plates
The Ironwood Gourmet Acacia Wood Cocktail Plates Make Socializing a Snap
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Pre-Packaged Communion Cups
This Ergonomic Design Makes Wine and Bread Passing Less Complicated
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Portable Vino Pouches
The Resealable Nuvino Wine Pouch is Travel Friendly and Have Single Portions
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Unlikely Alcohol Pairings
The Guide to Fast Food & Wine Pairings Classes Up Casual Meals
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Plastic Wine Carriers
Wine2Go is a Great Way to Make On-the-Go Consumption Easier
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Complimentary Dentist Wines
Dentist Offices in NYC Serve an Unorthodox Drink to Lessen Anxiety
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Alcoholic Mouth Sprays
This Wine Spray from McCann Vilnius Lets You Enjoy Literal Wine Spritzers
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Boozy Coffee House Menus
The Starbucks Evening Menu Includes Alcoholic Offerings
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Whimsical Wines
Archer & Vine's Food Specific Wines Aim for the Perfect Pairing
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Snowshoeing Wine Tours
This Unique Wine Tasting Takes Vino Lovers on a Wintry Trip
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Gourmet Date Night Snacks
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi and Miss Vickie's Make the Perfect Couple
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Locomotive Winery Tours
The Napa Valley Wine Train Involves Wining, Dining and Travel
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Cyclist Wine Tours
The InGamba Tours Include Riding, Drinking and Eating
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Built-In Plate Glasses
The Appetizer Plate and Wine Glass is Perfect for Hosting Parties
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Wine Bottle Cups
The Stallo Project Converts Old Bottles into Chalices
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Mysterious Wine Giveaways
Twitter's Secret Somm CA Anonymously Gifts Wine to Diners
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Cooling Wine Cups
This Wine Aerator and Chiller Pours the Perfect Glass Pinot in No Time
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Twitter Wine Tastings
Eco-Friendly Experts Tweet to Facilitate Shared Experience
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Shareable Boxed Wines
Public House's Wine Kit Includes Cups for a Group Gathering
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Palliative Care Wine Bars
The French Hospital Has Wine on the Premises For Terminally Ill Patients
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Winery Train Tours
The Niagra Wine Trail is Brought to Life with the Medina Railroad Museum
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Cyclist Wine Tours
Pedal Bike Tours Takes Wine Lovers Through Hilly Oregon Wine Country
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Insect Wine Pairings
Laithwaite's Unique Wine Pairings Suggest the Best Bugs to Go with Wine
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Wine Tasting Party Kit
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Predictive Drinking Apps
Next Glass Learns the Drinks You Like to Make Data-Driven Suggestions
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Autumnal Kombucha Sangria
This Spiced Apple Recipe is Ideal for Those with Dietary Restrictions
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Festive Vino Milkshakes
Red Robin has a Red Wine Shake for Adults to Enjoy Over the Holidays
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Bond-Strengthening Wineries
The Mountain Winery Offers Corporate Team-Building Activities
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Tango-Tinged Wine Tours
This Wine Tour Takes Wine Enthusiasts to Argentina and Chile
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Corporate Wine Tours
Brooklyn Winery Offers Companies a Luxurious Wine-Themed Retreat
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Wine Aroma Kits
Train Your Nose For Wine Tasting
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Juicy Wine Cocktails
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Wine Content Creator Programs
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Mindful Ritual Campaigns
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Light Effervescent Wines
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Color-Changing Wine Labels
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Personality-Packed Wines
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Elevated THC Drinkables
Mariona Specializes in Sophisticated Wine Alternatives
Custom Designed Wine Boxes
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Low-ABV Wine Capsules
Future Château is Launching Its All-New Range of Mid-Strength Wines
Immersive Icewine Festivals
The Niagara Icewine Festival Offers a Dynamic Mix of Winter Activities
Decades-Aged Dealcoholized Wines
Zeronimo Century Blend Revolutionizes the Non-Alcoholic Market
Freezable Wine Packs
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Artisan Blue Cheese Chip Kits
Wine Chips' Blue Cheese Starter Kit is Ideal for Entertaining
French Wine Region-Focused Campaigns
Bordeaux Wines Boasts Its #JointheBordeauxCrew Campaign
Pizza-Paired Tomato Wines
Tomato Wine by Pizza Hut Enhances the Triple Treat Box
Approachable NA Wines
RELAX "Zero" Alcohol-Removed Wines Support Sober-Curious Partygoers
Branded Cross-Country Tasting Tours
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Gamified Wine Tasting Kits
Vinebox's Card Night Tasting Experience is Made for Playing & Sipping
Chic Single-Serve Wines
Poco Vino Offers Six Single-Serve Wines Priced at £3.75 Each
Unpretentious Wine Classes
MasterClass Launched A Sommelier's Snob-Free Guide to Wine
Premium Alcohol-Removed Wines
ARIEL Vineyards Appeals to Savvy, Sober-Curious Drinkers
Romantic Whimsical Rosés
The Santa Margherita x LoveShackFancy Collab Kicks Off Rosé Season
THC-Infused Non-Alcoholic Wines
Whirlwined is Infused with Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC
Flavor-Forward Natural Wines
Wonderwerk Makes Bold, Accessible Wines for Millennials & Gen Z
Rebellious Valentine's Day Wines
19 Crimes Valentine's Bottles are Limited-Edition
Wine-Inspired Jam Recipes
Jam Vino Offers Three Delectable Flavors, Made with Wine
Premium Cooking Wines
Yo Mama's Free-From Cooking Wines Elevate Homemade Meals
Elevated Brunch Menu Refreshes
Sixty Vines Introduced Its New Brunch Menu
Immersive Summer-Ready Events
Trius Winery is Hosting a Special Event — Party in the Vineyard
Non-Alcoholic Wine Clubs
The Boisson x AHM Non-Alc Wine Club Shares Curated Picks
Revamped Immersive Winery Tours
Trius Winery & Restaurant Reimagines the Trius Tour
Affordable Non-Alcoholic Wines
90+ Cellars' First Dealcoholized Sparkling Wines are $12 Per Bottle
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
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Functional Low-Alcohol Wines
Bright State Wines are Crafted with Botanicals and Herbs
Pickle-Inspired Wines
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Premium Crystal Wine Glasses
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Wine-Inspired Pastry Gift Sets
Sandeman Port Has Collaborated with Boston's Weesh Bake Shop
Sports-Themed Wine Campaigns
Stella Rosa Wines Targets Female College Students with New Campaign
Mulled Wine Chocolate Bars
Raaka's Mulled Wine Bar Treats Chocolate Lovers to a Seasonal Flavor
Chocolate-Paired Wine Kits
Vinebox's February Box Explores Chocolate and Wine Pairings
Creamy Boozy Desserts
This Viral Two-Ingredient Treat Combines Ice Cream and Wine
Non-Sparkling Alcohol-Free Wines
Nozeco Still Comes in Two Non-Alcoholic Options
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sets
Blind Tiger's 'Speakeasy Soulmates Set' Features Mixology Creations
Bright White Wine Blends
Bota Box Brightside Aligns with Wine Drinkers' Evolving Preferences
RTD Rosé Refreshers
The bubly Wine Refresher is a Light, Convenient Grab-and-Go Cocktail
Philanthropic High-Value Charity Auctions
Rare Champagne Delivered a Substantial Lot for Auction
Personalized Wine Retail Apps
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Health-Conscious Bubbly Wines
FitVine Debuts the FitVine Bubbly Rosé Wine with a Functional Bottle
Functional Alcohol-Free Wines
FitVine Free Features a Verjus-Based Non-Alcoholic Wine Base
Festive Cracker Pairings
Kellanova's Cracker, Meat & Cheese Pairings Elevate Holiday Entertaining
Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles
CECI 1938's First-of-Its-Kind Design Fits a Cork, Cage & Seal
Gen Z-Specific RTD Wines
Vinarchy's Echo Falls Launches a Ready-To-Drink Wine Product in the UK
Beer Cheese Spreads
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The Magellan Jets Journeys Program Reflects Private Clients' Passions
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Murder Train Dinner Experiences
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Lighter-Style Red Wines
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Seasonal Wine Tasting Experiences
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Unique Wine Flavors
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