Maynards Wine GumsMore Fine Than Wine. Its nearly impossible to resist the taste of Maynards Wine Gums. These classic confections are labeled with names like port, sherry, and Champagne, but they actually come in flavours like blackcurrant, orange, and lime. And they arent even made with wine! Rumour has it that they were first created as an alternative to consuming alcohol. But some wine gum enthusiasts insist the name comes from savouring the pastilles like a fine