THC wine alternative brand Mariona just made its debut into the hemp beverage market with a line of alcohol-free THC drinkables. Each flavor offers an acidity, complexity and mouthfeel similar to that of wine but without the hangover.
With 10mg of THC per 750-ml. bottle, Mariona is low-dose and low-calorie. With an MSRP of $29.99 per bottle, three initial SKUs have launched in New Jersey and Tennessee through exclusive distribution partnerships and will continue to roll out to additional markets with a retail-first strategy, according to the brand.
The brainchild of (wife and husband) creative duo Susi Kenna and Dov Friedman, one bottle of Mariona is intended to be consumed in four pours, each serving contains 2.5mg of THC and 25–45 calories, depending on the flavor. These drinkables, which feature domestic hemp Delta-9 THC, allow for onset within 15–20 minutes of consumption, according to the brand.
Mariona is available in three offerings:
- Plush (red) – Earthy fruit backed by woody aromatics. Top notes of plum, black currant and star anise. Essences of red rooibos, coriander and oak.
- Sunny (white) – Citrus and verdant herbs. Top notes of Korean pear, grapefruit and green mango. Essences of chinotto, white tea and honeysuckle.
- Vivid (pink) – Acidity and sweetness. Top notes of hibiscus, golden kiwi and lemongrass. Essences of apricot, pink peppercorn and moringa.
“Our vision for Mariona was built on three priorities,” said co-founder Susi Kenna in a news release. “We wanted to capture the complexity of wine, recreate the sensation of drinking it, and make it—”
“Truly delicious!” interjected co-founder and CEO Dov Friedman. “After nearly 100 formula tastings, we think you’ll agree that we accomplished all three.”
