Wine Frappuccino

Imagine sitting at an outdoor café in the summer and sipping on a frappuccino made with wine. Sound good? Well it’s happening. Starbucks in Japan has come up with a version called “Wine Fragginos” that it served at the opening of one of its “Evening Stores”. More like a slushie (made with crushed ice) than a frappuccino (utilizing cream), the coffee was replaced with blueberry wine and costs about $8. Folks who’ve tried it say it’s “refreshing and delicious”. Many other fruit wines would work, as well as versions made with red wine grapes and especially aromatic whites like Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Perfect for the oenophile! Can’t wait 'til this intoxicating delight is available in North America