80% Garganega and 20% Pinot Grigio from delle Venezie IGT, Veneto, Italy. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $17. Imported by MW Imports. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Delight in Duca, the premium range of wines that balance superior quality, authentic … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Target Wine Cube Sauvignon Blanc and govino Wine Glasses
Sauvignon Blanc from California. Available exclusively at Target and SuperTarget stores for $16.99. Sample submitted for review. From the box: "Wine Cube offers delicious, high quality wine with colors, aromas and flavors providing fresh, full-bodied tastes. We guarantee … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Pepperwood Grove The Big Green Box Pinot Noir
75% Pinot Noir and 25% Syrah from Valle Central, Chile. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $17. From the producer: "Flexible enough to go with light or rich fare, this highly versatile Pinot Noir can be readily enjoyed with a variety of … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - La Petite Frog Picpoul De Pinet
100% Picpoul from Languedoc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Imported by Kysela Pere et Fils. SRP of $34 and available for as low as $24. From the bottle: "Crisp and fruit drive, this dry white wine goes well with fish, chicken or pasta dishes. 12.5% Alcohol" Today's wine … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Esporao Alandra Red
A blend of Moreto, Castelao and Trincadeira from Alentejo, Portugal. Available for around $20. Sample submitted for review. From the winemaker: "Entry point wine with a fresh and fruity profile, obtained from blending a wide range of wines to guarantee a consistent … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - The Original House Wine Riesling
Riesling from the Pacific Northwest. SRP of $22 and available for as low as $14. Sample submitted for review. From the box: "My House is Your House. A beautiful aromatic nose filled with pineapple, honeysuckle and peach notes. The juicy palate marries pear and clover … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Vina Borgia Garnacha
100% Garnacha from Campo de Borja, Aragon, Spain. Available for around $20. Bottles sell for around $6-$7, so this 3L box (4 bottle equivalent) at only $20 is a great deal on an already inexpensive wine. Sample submitted for review. From the box: "From the heart of Aragon, … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Esporao Alandra White
A blend of Antao Vaz, Perrum and Arinto from Alentejo, Portugal. Sample submitted for review. Available for around $20. From the box: "We have combined the best selection of unique local grapes to produce this wine. Blended and bottled by Esporao. The diversity of its … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Black Box Platinum Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 5% Petite Sirah, 3% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlotand 2% other red varieties from Central Coast, California. SRP of $30 and available for as low as $26. Sample submitted for review. From the box: Black Box Platinum symbolizes our … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Alain Jaume & Fils Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Reserve
A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah from Cotes du Rhone, France. SRP of $43 and available for as low as $35. Imported by Kysela Pere Et Fils. Sample submitted for review. From the box: Since 1826, from father to son, we have been following a philosophy with simple … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Big House White
A blend of Gruner Veltliner, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Malvasia Bianca, Sauvignon Blanc and other white varieties from California. SRP of $20 and available widely for around $17. From the box: "Yadda, yadda, yadda, Warden! Break outta the confines of stuffy tradition with … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Piemonte Barbera
The first selection in our series on boxed wine! 100% Barbera from Piedmont, Italy. Available for as low as $16 for a 3L box. Purchased at Total Wine. From the importer: "This wine is an entry level Barbera from Vinchio Vaglio Serra, a winery known for their … [Read more...]
Breaking Into The Box - The Best Boxed Wines
[UPDATE: Find all of our most recent picks for the best box wines HERE!] At last, our long-awaited series on box wine is here! Over the last several weeks we've been hard at work tasting every imaginable box wine we could find, ranging in price from $10 to $50+ and coming in a … [Read more...]
Fuori Strada Off Road Sangiovese and Grillo by Monte Bernardi - Old Fashioned Goodness In A Modern Package
100% Grillo from Sicily, Italy and 100% Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy. Organic and vegan. Both have an SRP of $15 and are available for around $12 for a 1 Liter Tetra Pak. Samples received courtesy Monte Bernardi for review purposes. Today's wines are a new introduction … [Read more...]
CalNaturale French Camp Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - A Perfect Match For Your Summer BBQ
Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, California. SRP of $13 for a 1 Liter Tetra Pak and available for as low as $9. Sample received courtesy Formula PR for review purposes. Also available in a 500 ml package with an SRP of $7 and available for as low as $5. From the … [Read more...]
Jack Tone Vineyards White Wine Bottle Blend 3 Liter Bag In Box - Breaking Into The Box (Part Two)
A non-vintage blend of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Muscat from California. SRP of $20 and available at that price for a 3 Liter Bag-in-Box. (Equivalent to four standard 750ml bottles.) Sample received courtesy Benson Marketing and McManis Family Vineyards for review … [Read more...]
Jack Tone Vineyards Red Wine Bottle Blend 3 Liter Bag In Box - Breaking Into The Box
A non-vintage blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah from California. SRP of $22.99 and available for as low as $20 for a 3 Liter Bag-in-Box. (Equivalent to four standard 750ml bottles.) Sample received courtesy Benson Marketing and McManis Family Vineyards for review … [Read more...]
Big House The Usual Suspect Cabernet Sauvignon - Brings the Jam
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Grenache. SRP of $10 but available for as low as $5 if you buy the 3.0L box for $20 (equivalent of 4 bottles). Sample received courtesy Big House Wine Company for review purposes. From the bottle: "Psst, wise guy! Don't let the name fool you, … [Read more...]
Big House Cardinal Zin Beastly Old Vines - Spice From the Slammer
"Beastly" old vines + prison = good wine? Widely available for $9.99 or less. Sample received courtesy Big House Wine Company for review purposes. Also available in a 3 liter size for around $22. From the bottle: "2009 California Zinfandel It's the Cardinal Zin who … [Read more...]