Winabis or CBD-infused wine: a real revolution or just a marketing ploy?
What is winabis?
As the name suggests, CBD-infused wine is an alcoholic beverage that contains CBD. It contains only very small amounts, around 0,3%, but the brand and sellers claim that it is still possible to feel its effects . One thing is certain: it is very identifiable by its green color, reminiscent of hemp leaves!
The Method of Making CBD Infused Wine
To obtain winabis, you must first produce wine. In this case, it's a Cabernet Sauvignon, a fairly full-bodied grape variety, and even after being infused, it's possible to taste all its subtleties. Then, hemp leaves are infused, which is what gives it its flamboyant green color. This infusion also transfers a small amount of CBD, and no THC. It is therefore completely legal to consume this wine in Europe. All that's left is to filter it to remove any potential leaf residue and obtain a wine without impurities.
So, we end up with a naturally green wine made from a grape variety and hemp leaves that has a total alcohol content of 9.5%. The company that produces Winabis is an expert in making unique and original wines, which is why its manufacturing technique is impeccable!
The taste of CBD-infused wine
In this wine, it is possible to taste mainly the taste of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is therefore easily judged as sweet with fruity notes reminiscent of grapes, but also peach. The winabis is rather light, a little complex, but very fresh on the palate. As for the hemp leaves, we only feel a subtle, natural and delicate aftertaste. If you are familiar with the taste of hemp, then you will be able to find its aromas in the background, without it being very intense either. You will feel it more in the smell than in the flavor.
Winabis is therefore an original way to discover the taste of CBD while enjoying a good wine. If you don't have hemp, don't worry, you can still enjoy it. Drinking hemp-infused wine is a unique taste experience, but not revolutionary. You can consume it like a classic Cabernet Sauvignon.
Why does Winabis work and is it an interesting product?
The goal of the Gik brand, which makes and markets winabis, is to create a drink combining wine and hemp. Previously, it has already developed other unusual wines of all colors, such as the famous blue wine, which combines white wine, red wine, and must. Today, with the rise of CBD, it's clear that a company like it is interested in it. This is how CBD-infused wine was born after extensive testing and verification.
The Marketing Aspect of CBD-Infused Wine
CBD has become very popular in France in recent years. Since the health crisis, many people have turned to it to find a natural solution and relieve their stress and tension . Indeed, CBD has several benefits such as feeling more soothed, more relaxed and calmer both physically and mentally. Well-being is also a very popular topic, so CBD has every chance of pleasing and making a good place for itself on the market. This is what is happening, even if European and French legislation struggled to keep up at first.
As a result, brands and industries have seen a real opportunity in this natural active ingredient. Whether it's large companies that have begun incorporating it into their products or startups that have decided to make it their trademark, there are now a multitude of CBD or hemp-based products. By focusing on it, the Gik brand, the originator of Winabis, has clearly identified the potential of CBD.
Indeed, since the company already has a history of researching how to make unusual wines, it makes perfect sense for them to use CBD to capitalize on this trend as well. Ultimately, this infused wine has been around since 2018, and has therefore been on the market almost since the beginning of the CBD boom. It was therefore able to become famous at the same time as the use of CBD became more widespread.
As for the real interest in including CBD in wine, we suspect that it's more to develop an original product that corresponds to what she usually produces. In this case, she does it very well! Whether out of curiosity or to check if it's possible to feel any effect, many consumers have been won over.
The Effects of CBD-Infused Wine
Winabis is made from wine and therefore has the same effects as a classic wine. You can enjoy it with a meal, as an aperitif, or to accompany an evening with loved ones. Its green hue often creates a beautiful effect, as it's a surprising color for wine!
As for its hemp leaf infusion, this allows it to have a CBD content of around 0,3%, which is very low compared to other derivative products. This is still a characteristic to take into account, because it is possible that you will still feel some effects if you drink a lot of it. The problem is that it is associated with alcohol, so you are more likely to feel effects related to it rather than CBD. We remind you that alcohol should be consumed in moderation!
On the other hand, even though hemp is used in the production of this wine, it does not contain THC . So you can be sure that you are consuming it legally and without experiencing any side effects .
So, Winabis was surely invented thanks to the boom in CBD, but if it's still sold today, it's for its originality. You can try it and make up your own mind; it's still a good wine that will be a hit with your loved ones!
