The only complaint I have about the vingarde is the included straps. I bought a third party strap to put in-between the two provided ones (through the handles).
Not true. The original inventor was Barry Wax, who sold the rights to what became FlyWithWine. An investor came in - Bill Forster - FlyWithWine declared bankruptcy, ForsterVGV was formed and holds the inventory as well as the IP now, and the former head of FlyWithWine is collaborating with the new owners now.
It’s typically a mix. Coming from home usually bringing Cali/Oregon Pinot and Chardonnay and California cab blends. Coming home tends to be German and French mix, including sparkling.