Sweet oblivion

Maynards Wine Gums

by Mike Miliard

noshing & sipping

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The sun may finally have set on the Empire, but those Brits still export some tasty sweets. Although these colorful candies are emblazoned with words such as "claret," "port," "sherry," and "champagne," they don't especially taste like their namesakes. But the consistency of the chewy morsels -- a happy medium between gummi bears and jujubes -- does allow one to savor their explosive fruitiness like a mouthful of fine wine. Mmm . . . insouciant yet impudent. Wine Gums are available for $10.99 a box at some Stop & Shop supermarkets.

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