Customer Reviews

Gustaf's Wine Gums, 2.2 Pound Bags (Pack of 3)

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Born and raised in America, I had no idea what I was missing until living in Denmark and discovering wine gums. Since returning to the states 10 years ago I have done my best to find the same brand that I would buy there. The search continues but my first order of Gustaf's wine gums arrived today and I just may give up the search. These are excellent wine gums: tangy, tart, chewy--just about perfect. Plus, they are noticeably larger than the wine gums I was used to in Europe. If you like gummi candy it doesn't get any better than this. Sorry gummi bears, but it's true.

Gustaf's come in all the classic wine gum shapes and flavors. They have a slightly tart and tangy flavor with a chewie texture that is nothing like many of the soft, nondescript gummies. These wine gums are like the ones I remember buying from little candy shops while studying in England. As for the merchant, my order came sooner than expected and was in excellent condition.

I ordered the wine gummies because I remembered loving them as a child, and their intense flavor seemed sealed in my tastebud memory... The shipment included three huge bags of the candy (too few of the black/purple and red ones, IMO--seriously disproportioned toward the white and yellow), and the candy is good. The flavor is almost as I remember--somehow I thikn that childhood gave the candy an extra 'oomph' which this experience now, in adulthood did not share... But, these are still very good gummies, excellent consistency--not too sticky, not too soft. I've shared some (it is a LOT of candy) with others, who loved them as well. I recommend this purchase if you love gummies and want a change from the boring bears...

Gustaf's Wine Gums have all the things I like about Gummis and none of what I don't.

I like fruit flavors and chewy snacks. Wine gums are chewy and they have a fruit flavor that is not quite as sweet as Gummi snacks.

I don't care for things that make my fingers sticky. Wine Gums have a texture like Swedish Fish.

I have always enjoyed wine gums. I am from Canada where they are widely available and I always brought home a few kilos of Maynards to last me through the time to my next visit. On a whim, I searched Amazon and noted these well-rated wine gums and decided to give them a try. They are excellent! Different in flavor and texture than Maynard's but I find them better. The flavors are more distinct and intense. I am so thrilled! I hope Amazon keeps these on the stock list for a long time. As other have mentioned, there is no alcohol in these candies. There is no fat either, and comparatively low sugar levels. Enjoy them, if you have been looking for wine gums, these are it, and a great buy to boot!!!

The Cons: I received three bags of wine gums in a plain brown cardboard box. None of the packaging had any identifying labels--not the manufacturer, not the ingredients, nothing. Just three clear cellophane bags. One of the bags had broken open, and a good third of the gummies were loose in the box. Undaunted, I sampled some of the spilled candy and Did Not Die.

The Pros: These have to be the absolute best gummies I have ever tasted, bar none. They definitely resemble the candies in the Amazon picture, so I assume they ARE the Gustaf's brand. The flavors are delicious and unique, unlike many of the more kid-centric candies on the market. They are not for the weak of teeth, however, possessing a very persistent but satisfying chewiness. I love all of the flavors, although I cannot necessarily identify them. (Pear! There's definitely pear!)

The Verdict: I'd give these five stars were it not for the packaging issues. If you're willing to take your life in your hands by eating questionably identifiable gummies, these are definitely worth the money. I say, go for it!

These are great! Not the same as Maynards, but still really good in their own right! They were cheaper than expected but good quality.

While clearly distinct from Maynards Wine Gums Roll-pack 4, these are perfectly acceptable wine gums. A little sweeter and a little less chewy, but still a definite tartness to the flavoring and that satisfying solidity that is wholly missing from the Gummis and their relatives.

After reading several reviews and being an avid fan of gummy candy, I decided to give these a shot. I am glad I did! They are definitely delicious. My only complaint is that the bags are too big. You gotta open them with company around, otherwise you will definitely end up eating too many.

That being said, you should definitely give these a shot.

I am a bit of a Wine Gum snob and rely on relatives in Holland to regularly refill my supplies. I recently had a dry spell and decided to buy these Gustaf's from Amazon out of desperation.

They are excellent Wine Gums. They are perhaps a bit chewier and the flavors are a bit stronger than my favorites but only by a small margin.

I will be savoring these until my Dutch supplier comes for a visit in a few weeks!