Safely Transport Wine in Checked Luggage with Stylish New Bags that Are the Perfect Holiday Gift for Wine Lovers

New line of BottleWise all-leather wine travel bags features company's patent-pending protection system that keeps bottles safe when flying

MADISON, Wis., Oct 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BottleWise(TM), maker of smart travel solutions for the culinary traveler, today announced a new line of wine travel bags that allows air travelers to safely transport two bottles inside their checked luggage. Available just in time for the holiday gift buying season, the new limited edition line features both an all-leather and an accent version of the popular BottleWise Duo(TM) bags.

BottleWise Duo is a padded, liquid-tight bottle protection system that provides peace of mind for anyone who's tried to bring home wine or spirits from their travels. For gift givers, the innovative carrier removes the stress and intimidation of shopping for the wine lover on your list.

Developed in response to worldwide security restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags, BottleWise Duo features a patent-pending design that lets travelers safely pack two 750 ml bottles inside checked luggage using padded liquid-tight Bot'lPaks.(TM)The unique design also provides the versatility to simply snap the Bot'lPaks into the messenger-style carrying shell for a smart tote that's perfect for bringing wine to picnics or outdoor concerts.

Every bag in the BottleWise Duo line features:

-- TSA-friendly design
-- Two padded liquid-tight Bot'lPaks
-- Carrying shell with adjustable shoulder strap
-- Unconditional lifetime guarantee
-- Choice of colors and styles
-- High-quality materials and craftsmanship

"BottleWise Duo is the best and most practical bottle transport bag I have come across, and is my bag-of-choice for carrying my spirits," said Chris Carlsson, editor of Spirits Review. "I'm a bit of a bag freak, always looking for the next best thing, but it would be hard to top the Duo in terms of ease of use, durability, quality design and peace of mind. I've jumped with parachutes that were less well made than this bag! If failure is not an option, this is the bag to get."

New This Holiday Season

"Our limited edition bags put a stylish twist on our standard BottleWise Duo bags and make the perfect statement for the culinary traveler with a taste for the finer things in life," said Amy Dias, president of BottleWise. "The new line is the result of feedback during the past year from customers looking for something that's as fashionable as it is functional. We anticipate brisk sales as holiday shopping gets into full swing."
The limited edition line is Made in the USA, and features the BottleWise Duo LX and BottleWise Duo TX.

BottleWise Duo LX -- This all-leather wine travel bag is made of 2.8 oz. top-grain garment leather with a chromium finish for a durable yet supple feel that just gets better with age. Price $125.00. Colors: Cognac, Steel.

BottleWise Duo TX -- Crafted with durable Denier Cordura(R) fabric and other high-quality materials, BottleWise Duo TX features vinyl trim accents to give a classic look to an innovative product. Price $65.95. Colors: Olive with brown accent and Bordeaux with black accent.

The original BottleWise Duo, which first became available Oct. 2007, is made from durable Denier Cordura(R) fabric and other high-quality materials. Price $58.95. Colors: Black, Bordeaux, Olive, Taupe.