Being a long time commuter from the Connecticut suburbs to the bustling New York City, I often packed a roadie with a koozie in my purse, or maybe an occasional split bottle. For those not familiar with the Metro North Railroad, you can drink on the train. So there was plenty of beer cans being opened, mixed drinks being sipped, and splits being shared, or not. But what I haven’t seen so far was someone filling their glasses using a PortoVino.
The PortoVino is a new fashion handbag that has the added benefit of allowing you to carry and pour up to 2 bottles of wine or any beverage on the go. It is perfect for a commute, tailgate, picnic, or wherever you need to enjoy a glass of wine discreetly.
When I got my hands on the leather wine purse, I couldn’t wait to use it, and show it to my friends. I chose the blue vegan leather with brown straps. Inside the bag is a compartment for your wallet, phone, books, tablet or whatever else you need to pack. A hidden, insulated compartment keeps your wine pouch chilled for hours (yes, I tested it). The bag is sleek and though you have a wine pouch inside, it doesn’t feel bulky.
Filling the wine pouch is easy. Just open up the seal, pour in your favorite bottle or bottles, close and tuck it into the purse. There’s a side flap where you can access the spout, and pour into your glass. And, best of all, you can reuse the pouch – just wash it in warm, soapy water.
PortoVino has a variety of styles and colors for women and men. The Canvas (retail $39.95), Original Leather Wine purse (vegan, retail $74.95), and the City Tote (retail $54.95) are huge hits from the women’s collection. The Messenger bag (retail $89.95) and Backpack (retail $59.95) have been extremely popular for men.
Our friends at PortoVino are giving one of my readers a bag. To enter, visit us on Instagram (@deecuisine) and follow the directions. Good luck!
Disclosure: I received a bag from PortoVino. The opinions expressed are my own and I received no further compensation.
