OT: Box Wine

[97CSI]

Now that am retired (all 6-days), am finding that paying $10-12/bottle for a decent table wine is gettng to be a burden on a fixed income. Am wondering if anyone is drinking any box red wines (typically 5+ bottles per box) that they can recommend? Picked up a box of Vella cab ($18) this morning (along with a mixed case of CA/French reds) and will report back in a few days. $25/week for box wine is certainly better than $65, or so, for bottles, if are palettable. That's another $150+ a month for bicycling, music, books, food and travel.

[Dekonick]

Black box is tolerable. I like the Shiraz. Great for cooking!

[RADaines]

Big House Red in the Octavin box. Four bottles for the price of three. I find this wine very drinkable and have never been disappointed by it; very consistent.

[AngryScientist]

fish eye is a passable brand. we actually had a party at the house a few weeks ago and got boxes of fish eye, none of the attendees were really discerning wine drinkers, and everyone seemed to enjoy the wine.

http://centerpackage.com/Specials/fisheyebox.jpg

[echelon_john]

try Rex Goliath in 1.5L bottles if available near you; their Zinfandel is decent, and the Cab and Merlot are okay.

pretty much a wash $-wise with box wine, and keeps for a day if you cork it well.

it's become our every day wine; at $10 bucks for a 1.5 it's a bargain; plenty of $15-20 750ml wines aren't as solid.

cheers,
john

[Dave]

I've drank quite a bit of Bota Box product ($18), but recently switched to the slightly more expensive Black Box ($20). Each has 3 liters or four bottles.

Both are tolerable for everyday drinking, IMO, but I'm no conoiseur of fine wine.

[97CSI]

Just heard from my friend the wine collector/trader/seller. He also recommends Black Box. Tells me it is his daily table wine. Now have to find a local retailer.