Liberty School Cabernet Sauv. Paso Robles 2006

Marietta Old Vine Red (Lot 48)

I can't believe we never posted this because we have had it many times and it's consistently good.

Released in August 2008, Old Vine Red Lot 48 is predominantly Zinfandel. Lot 48 coats the palate with luscious blackberry fruit and is balanced by peppery spice both on the palate and aromatically. Aged in French and American oak, this wine should drink well over the next few years (best in 1-3). The dominant varieties in Lot 48 are Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Cabernet.

About $12-13.

Wal-Mart wine

Wal-Mart announced that, sometime in 2009, it will begin offering customers a new discount item ... Wal-Mart's own brand of wine.

The world's largest retail chain is rumored to be teaming up with Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery of California to produce the spirits at an affordable price -- in the $2 to $5 range.

Wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to put a bottle of the Wal-Mart brand into their shopping carts, but "There is a market for inexpensive wine." said Kathy Micken, professor of marketing at University of Arkansas, Bentonville. "However, branding will be very important."

Customer surveys were conducted to determine the most attractive name for the Wal-Mart wine brand.

The top surveyed names in order of popularity were:

- Chateau Traileur Parc
- White Trashfindel
- Big Red Gulp
- World Championship Riesling
- NASCARbernet
- Chef Boyardeaux
- Peanut Noir
- I Can't Believe it's not Vinegar
- Grape Expectations
- Nasti Spumante

The beauty of Wal-Mart wine is that it can be served with either whitemeat (Possum) or red meat (Squirrel).

By the way: Wal-Mart is evil - www.walmartmoveie.com