Sympathy Wine Wooden Crate

The Sympathy Wine Wooden Crate is wine-anchored and charcuterie-leaning — a 750mL Canadian VQA red sits alongside Costello brie, olives, fruit compote and three styles of artisan cracker, the makings of a proper cheese board. At $200 CAD and hand-packed in Toronto, it leans Canadian with Hardbite chips from BC, Quebec milk chocolate and a VQA bottle, all presented in a reusable rustic wooden crate. Made as a bereavement gift for a grieving household that would rather assemble a quiet board than receive flowers.

What's inside

• CANADIAN VQA RED WINE (750mL) -Fruity dry red wine from the acclaimed Canadian winery. Juicy dark plum and cherry notes with a subtle touch of spice.
• PRETZELS - Perfectly salted twisty snacks. Pair great with an assortment of dips. cheese, or other appetizer foods.
• TRUFFLES - Delicious French-inspired truffles made with premium chocolate ganache and lightly dusted with fine cocoa powder.
• CARAMEL POPCORN - Salty and sweet, this caramel popcorn is the perfect snack.
• GOURMET COLLECTION - Enjoy a selection of gourmet collection shortbread cookies. Soft and buttery and baked to perfection.
• PREMIUM BRIE CHEESE - Soft and mild, this creamy brie cheese from Costello Premium Cheeses is perfect for serving alongside a selection of gourmet crackers.
• CHEDDAR BISCUITS - The bold taste of real Canadian cheddar cheese gives an added punch to these wonderful shortbread biscuits.
• OLIVE OIL AND ROSEMARY ITALIAN CRACKERS - Crunchy, baked to perfection artisan-style crackers, seasoned with sea salt and olive oil for a simple, but elegant taste.
• HARDBITE CHIPS -Made with real potatoes and just a few simple ingredients, these crunchy, high-quality potato chips are crafted in small batches in British Columbia to ensure freshness and exceptional taste.
• ASSORTED ESTA CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES - Individually wrapped truffles available in three delicious flavours: milk, dark, and caramel. Perfect for sharing and a delightful treat for any chocolate lover.
• FINE CHEESE CO CRACKERS - Artisanal crackers crafted to complement your charcuterie board or enjoy as a snack with brie. Crispy and delicious, they're infused with nuts and dried fruits for a perfect balance of flavor and texture.
• DARK CHOCOLATE - An elegant bar of 70% dark chocolate. Complex and delicious with just a note of sweetness.
• MILK CHOCOLATE - Pure milk chocolate, made locally in Quebec.
• OLIVES - A savoury treat perfect for your antipasto board or as a classic martini garnish.
• WILDLY DELICIOUS COMPOTE - A rich fruit compote, perfect for pairing with cheese and crackers.
• URBAN SNACK ALMONDS - An assortment of salted nuts.
• WOODEN CRATE BASKET - This premium sympathy gift is presented in an attractive and rustic wooden crate. Ideal for reusing late for a variety of home storage purposes.

Perfect for

• Sending sympathy to a grieving adult who would rather build a quiet cheese board than host a crowd — the VQA red, brie, olives and compote come together as an evening of remembrance for one or two.
• A bereavement gift instead of flowers, where a wine-and-charcuterie crate is a longer-lasting condolence gesture for the bereaved family than a bouquet.
• Offering condolences to a couple in mourning, since a good bottle of red shared between two is a grown-up way to mark the loss of a loved one.
• A sympathy gift that supports Canadian makers — VQA wine, BC Hardbite chips and Quebec chocolate — for a grieving recipient who values local craft during a difficult time.