It seems like we’re always looking for the perfect wine glass for the boat. And the Vino2Go glasses are pretty intriguing!
Basically, they’re an acrylic wine glass inside a acrylic tumbler with a sippy cup lid. They’ll fit in a standard drink holder and hold 6 ounces of wine. And while not a crystal wine glass, it does look like a wine glass and not a toddler’s cup!
A couple of notes:
- You have to be careful in putting the lid on and make sure that it’s all the way on — it can leak if you’re not careful. You can also leave the lid off and simply use it as a wine glass that fits into a standard drink holder.
- The opening in the lid doesn’t close, so some wine may spill out if you drop the glass or it falls over. Unlike some toddler cups or coffee mugs, it’s not leakproof, so you can’t toss it in the daypack for a glass of wine at sunset at the end of a hike.
- That lid is also great for keeping bugs out of your wine. Don’t laugh — there’s nothing like taking a sip of wine and swallowing a bug!
- Acrylic won’t break easily, but it is not totally unbreakable. And it can scratch and mar some with use. Use reasonable care and you’ll see several years of service in typical boat use.
- Don’t wash acrylic glasses in hot water — that’s what causes those fine cracks and crazing.
- Store them with a fuzzy hair tie or two around them, both to keep them from clanking and to keep them from getting scratched. (Read more about this tip here)
- While not insulated, these do help with keeping white wine cool (assuming it was cold to begin with . . . )
- Some reviewers have talked about poor quality or being very brittle and breaking easily, while others have been very satisfied. I’m not sure if different batches are different quality or simply different perceptions. I bought a two-pack of these as a gift for a friend (the 2-packs are significantly less expensive than buying individually) and thought that they were reasonably good quality and would last at least as well as other acrylic glasses that I’ve had. No, they’re not going to be mistaken for fine crystal or last forever.
- The Vino2Go glasses are available on Amazon and many other places online. In my search, which I’ll admit wasn’t exhaustive, some of the Amazon vendors had the best prices, particularly on the two-packs. Start here and see related Vino2Go glasses on Amazon.
Reading reviews and comments about these, it’s obvious that some think of these as a “novelty item” or joke for those who are somewhat tipsy and having a problem drinking their wine without spilling it, and some see it as a great invention for all sorts of active outdoors types. Obviously, boaters are in the second category!
Many thanks to reader Laura Welborn for letting me know about these!
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Carolyn says
Hair ties on glasses, I’d never thought of that in a million years!
Koren Herriman says
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Found these cool glasses on Amazon that reminded me of these – but they are glass with the 8 oz. capacity you were looking for.
I’ve enjoyed reading your tips and suggestions, thank you!
Penelope Kingsbury says
Tervis now makes a larger one too.
Ellen Baird says
I just received one as a gift. Love it!
Sue H McKenney says
Great idea, but wine never seems right in plastic… I pack my glasses well and risk the occasional breakage.
Jan Bogart says
Me too
Liz Bates says
I love this,I could keep it in the bag with my “depends”.
Heidi Ann Kotas says
I use glass too — but these look good for an evening dinghy ride 🙂
Jim Allen says
How long before you splash??
The Boat Galley says
Unfortunately, not sure. We thought we had a small problem with a few tiny patches of peeling bottom paint. Getting into the project, about 50% is peeling easily and more with a little effort, so we’re taking it all off, dewaxing, priming and then we’ll finally paint the bottom. Best guess would be 2 to 3 more weeks.
Jim Allen says
what are you using to peel the paint?
Monika Ludewig Bradley says
Tervis.com sells a similar one with a lifetime replacement warranty
Susan Lynn says
I’ll drink to that!
Larry Handley says
Been using Tervis for yrs and guaranteed for life….
Brittany Clarke Elrod says
I have one I bought at the dollar store! Love it!
Janet O'Toole says
Why can’t I read a whole article without being prompted to sign up for the newsletter. I wouldn’t be getting these articles if I wasn’t signed up!
The Boat Galley says
You should only get it once every 30 days per device. Are you getting it more often? If so, I’ll try to see what’s wrong.
The Boat Galley says
Also, let me know what type of device you’re on and what browser to help the troubleshooting.
The Boat Galley says
Just discovered that I can set it to not show for a YEAR per device once you’ve signed up. I did that and hope it helps — sorry, I didn’t know I could do that but when I checked the troubleshooting guide I found I could.
Janet O'Toole says
Awesome thanks for that! I love reading your hints and your adventures! I get the newsletter on Tuesdays too! You’re the Best!!
Allan Cobb says
These are nice because they are spill-proof (to a point) but they take up plenty of space. I’ve started using the silicone wine glasses and pint glasses. They are wonderful because they are unbreakable, leave no taste, an pretty compact.
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Paula Odom Swaney says
I have been eyeballing those for a long while now.
Melissa J. Paulson-Herr says
I have found they do NOT fit in our boat cup holders. Yet they do fit in our cooler lid.
Dana Brooks says
I have these, they leak and don’t fit cup holders
Patricia Jackson says
I found some similar ones at Dollar Tree…work pretty well, and can’t beat the price