The rapid ice wine cooler was one of Vacuvin's earliest innovations and has contributed significantly to the worldwide establishment of the brand since its initial inception in 1986. It was developed in order to enable users to chill their wine promptly and keep it cold for an extended period of time - all without the need for an accompanying refrigerator or ice bucket. The cooling sleeve contains 6 pockets of specifically formulated non-toxic gel that expand when placed in a freezer for a period of 6 hours or more. Upon removal, the rapid ice is simply inserted onto the outside of the wine bottle and then chills the contents within 5 minutes. Once cooled, the wine will remain chilled for hours. Multiple polyester foil layers and foam pouches within the sleeve ensure that the temperature is retained. The award-winning wine cooler is both flexible and virtually unbreakable. Once used, simply return the item to the freezer for subsequent re-application.