Tag: British snacks

Tag: British snacks

Wine & Champagne

Why Are Wine Gums Called Wine Gums? The Sober Truth Behind the Name

It’s a question often asked by those who, after a long evening of actual wine, might find themselves reaching for a bag: why are wine gums called wine gums? The dry, slightly wry truth is that these iconic chewy sweets contain absolutely no wine, nor any alcohol whatsoever. They were named to evoke the sophisticated […]