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Boxed Wine
Do you drink it/buy it?
What's your favorite brand and grape?
Bottles vs. Boxed? What do you prefer?
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Re: Boxed Wine
I've bought the Fish Eye boxed wine in the past, i've really liked it.
When I met my boyfriend a year ago, I would have snubbed my nose at boxed wine. But in the year we've been together, I've become (like him) a connoisseur of boxed wine.
The best boxed wine, in my opinion, is Black Box. For white, the Sauvignon Blanc cannot be beat. For red, though, we usually go with Bota Box and the Old Vine Zin. We've recently discovered Big House. They have a California White Wine blend that is beautiful.
Generally when we have a dinner party or some kind of special meal, I buy a bottle of wine. But for weekly general wine or friends popping over for pizza, etc. the box is perfect. It doesn't go bad quickly, so you don't waste as much, and it's convenient and yummy.
Nicole and Sam 10/3/09
I really have liked Black Box. It's a good wine for a pretty good price.
I agree with mplsbride though - it's dangerous to have in your fridge because it's easy to always have a glass!
Boy/girl twins born at 37w1d and 37w2d
We also drink the Black Box Cab as our "daily" wine during the week. We drink bottles of wine on the weekends, or when we're having people over, or when we're attending parties/dinners, etc.
We like the Black Box well enough to keep on hand--good thing too, because we already spend too much money on wine
It's nice, because you can have a glass without opening a bottle and feeling like you need to finish it. But, like PP said, it's dangerous, because it's so easy to have a second glass, or a third...
I'm fairly certain that Black Box (and my obvious lack of will power) are partially to blame for my recent weight gain!
Wow - I was totally thinking we were some of the few people who liked boxed wine! Black Box is also our fav. We usually go for the Cabernet or Merlot. Black Box is also one of the few good boxed wines at our tiny local store. At larger wine shops, they have more selection, and we have tried a few other brands that we like (I can't remember them now - sorry that's not helpful!) Basically, I don't feel afraid to try most boxed wines as long as I don't get the ultra-cheap stuff.
I don't think I've ever had a sweet white boxed, probably just because a bottle of sweet white is pretty easy to drink in one sitting
EDIT - I totally agree with PPs that if I am having a fancy party or bringing wine somewhere I still get bottles. Boxed wine is just a nice convenience that keeps longer (and can be dangerous I suppose!)