Comments on: The best box wines of 2008 http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/ wine talk that goes down easy Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:33:43 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Tobias http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-281899 Tobias Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:37:12 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-281899 The market performance of BiB seems to differ a great deal between countries, as in Scandinavia the phase of consumer skepticism appears to be entirely over. For instance in Norway, a frairly broad selection of BiB wine is available, and recent trends indicate more quality producers will contribute, such as efforts by Vignerons d'Estezargues, Fenocchio or Bibi Graetz' Casamatta. I forget my source, but was convincingly informed that the BiB should maintain freshness for approx 21 days, at which point it becomes increasingly likely that significant amounts of air will enter the bladder. The market performance of BiB seems to differ a great deal between countries, as in Scandinavia the phase of consumer skepticism appears to be entirely over. For instance in Norway, a frairly broad selection of BiB wine is available, and recent trends indicate more quality producers will contribute, such as efforts by Vignerons d’Estezargues, Fenocchio or Bibi Graetz’ Casamatta.

I forget my source, but was convincingly informed that the BiB should maintain freshness for approx 21 days, at which point it becomes increasingly likely that significant amounts of air will enter the bladder.

]]> By: Lucy Rogers http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-280983 Lucy Rogers Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:07:02 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-280983 Just wondering, have you had La Vielle Ferme in a box, (Cotes du Ventoux). Great buy. Just wondering, have you had La Vielle Ferme in a box, (Cotes du Ventoux). Great buy.

]]> By: Jackie Orr http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-276434 Jackie Orr Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:03:56 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-276434 Does anyone know where I may buy Darling Hills Ovation? See it listed on this site but can't find information. Thank you, Jackie Does anyone know where I may buy Darling Hills Ovation? See it listed on this site but can’t find information. Thank you, Jackie

]]> By: Mark http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-244349 Mark Thu, 14 May 2009 17:30:11 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-244349 Dr.Coleman, I recently tried both the Yellow+Blue Malbec and the Killer Juice Cab and found both of these wines to taste rather dreadful. The Melbec was however far superior to the Killer Juice offering in my opinion. But,is this really as good as it gets when it comes to alternative packaged wines? To say that these wines were among the best, is not saying a whole lot for this group. The Killer Juice Cab is truly abysmal and the Melbec was marginal at best. I love the "green concept" and I'm fully supportive of vineyards being "bio-dynamic", but in the end doesn't the wine still need to actually taste good? Unfortunately, I have yet to taste a good alternative packaged wine. But I remain hopeful and optimistic that one does in fact exist. I would personally love to see what a producer like Concha Y Toro, Rosemount Estates, Lindemans or Columbia Crest could do with these alternative packaging methods to really get a sense of whether or not the bad stigma associated with box wines can once and for all be laid to rest. For now, the Yellow+Blue Torrontes is the cream of the crop in this expanding field in my opinion. Dr.Coleman,
I recently tried both the Yellow+Blue Malbec and the Killer Juice Cab and found both of these wines to taste rather dreadful. The Melbec was however far superior to the Killer Juice offering in my opinion. But,is this really as good as it gets when it comes to alternative packaged wines? To say that these wines were among the best, is not saying a whole lot for this group. The Killer Juice Cab is truly abysmal and the Melbec was marginal at best. I love the “green concept” and I’m fully supportive of vineyards being “bio-dynamic”, but in the end doesn’t the wine still need to actually taste good?

Unfortunately, I have yet to taste a good alternative packaged wine. But I remain hopeful and optimistic that one does in fact exist. I would personally love to see what a producer like Concha Y Toro, Rosemount Estates, Lindemans or Columbia Crest could do with these alternative packaging methods to really get a sense of whether or not the bad stigma associated with box wines can once and for all be laid to rest.

For now, the Yellow+Blue Torrontes is the cream of the crop in this expanding field in my opinion.

]]> By: Tim Dorau http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-207719 Tim Dorau Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:51:30 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-207719 In many ways, being pushed by a green revolution in many segments of things we use on an everyday basis, boxed wine will certainly become more popular than it ever has before. Costs of course also factor into the mix. I try to spend some weeks every year in Italy. Where we live in Tuscany we don't buy wine in local enoteca's but go direct to vineyards and buy in demijohn or as I've seen in the recent past, many of the vineyards will sell you the wine by the box. I guess it's another one of those changes in life that we all experience.. In many ways, being pushed by a green revolution in many segments of things we use on an everyday basis, boxed wine will certainly become more popular than it ever has before. Costs of course also factor into the mix. I try to spend some weeks every year in Italy. Where we live in Tuscany we don’t buy wine in local enoteca’s but go direct to vineyards and buy in demijohn or as I’ve seen in the recent past, many of the vineyards will sell you the wine by the box. I guess it’s another one of those changes in life that we all experience..

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]]> By: Damon http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-198277 Damon Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:35:15 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-198277 I am writing to let people know about the custom cabinets that I create specifically for boxed wines. These cabinets are are furniture quality custom units that are either free-standing, or countertop, and are available in all kinds of colors and styles. They will accept most all bladders, and eliminate the cheesy cardboard box. For boxed wines that keep so well, why not have a cabinet for them that owners will be proud to keep on display? I am writing to let people know about the custom cabinets that I create specifically for boxed wines. These cabinets are are furniture quality custom units that are either free-standing, or countertop, and are available in all kinds of colors and styles. They will accept most all bladders, and eliminate the cheesy cardboard box. For boxed wines that keep so well, why not have a cabinet for them that owners will be proud to keep on display?

]]> By: Hans van Rijsinge http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-194164 Hans van Rijsinge Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:30:59 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-194164 Hi, I have a resonable experiance with BIb wine and I know that de "rouge" stays very good, some of the wines are after 12 months closed in bib still nice. The "blanc" is not that "forte" When you open a box you can easely enjoy the wine for 8 weeks, but who are doing that. Most of the time you use the wine in a few weeks so... DRINK! greetings from Holland, when you are in The Hague, drop in our store. Prosit! Hi, I have a resonable experiance with BIb wine and I know that de “rouge” stays very good, some of the wines are after 12 months closed in bib still nice. The “blanc” is not that “forte”
When you open a box you can easely enjoy the wine for 8 weeks, but who are doing that. Most of the time you use the wine in a few weeks so… DRINK!
greetings from Holland, when you are in The Hague, drop in our store.
Prosit!

]]> By: ceteka http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-193942 ceteka Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:22:17 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-193942 Tried the Yellow+Blue Malbec and Torrontes yesterday. I must say these are by far the best boxed wines I have ever tried. And both were varietally correct and well made. If I had tasted blind I would have sworn the Torrontes was Susana Balbao's "Crios" Torrontes...impressive. Tried the Yellow+Blue Malbec and Torrontes yesterday. I must say these are by far the best boxed wines I have ever tried. And both were varietally correct and well made. If I had tasted blind I would have sworn the Torrontes was Susana Balbao’s “Crios” Torrontes…impressive.

]]> By: Emily http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-178628 Emily Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:09:02 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-178628 Boxed wine is great and travels well, too. Good for camping or cooking with (if you don't want to open a bottle that may go bad). Bota Box says it stays fresh for 45 days! Emily http://traveltelegraph.blogspot.com/ Boxed wine is great and travels well, too. Good for camping or cooking with (if you don’t want to open a bottle that may go bad). Bota Box says it stays fresh for 45 days!

Emily
http://traveltelegraph.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Mid-South Alcoholic Supply » Blog Archive » Good wine blog: Dr. Booze salutes Dr. Vino http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-176115 Mid-South Alcoholic Supply » Blog Archive » Good wine blog: Dr. Booze salutes Dr. Vino Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:20:15 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-176115 [...] came across an article a couple of days ago listing the best box wines of 2008, and thought that would be a useful topic to post about.  However, upon further examination, I [...] [...] came across an article a couple of days ago listing the best box wines of 2008, and thought that would be a useful topic to post about.  However, upon further examination, I [...]

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]]> By: geoff miller http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-176014 geoff miller Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:19:51 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-176014 I have enjoyed both the red and white versions of From the Tank. Since I bought them for parties, they never lasted more than a few days but stayed fresh . Another great boxed wine that I have found in the Boston area is a Portugese Red- Alandra - 4L box made of Moreto / Castelão and sells for $19.99 at Marty's . Bright jucy and really quaffable. ENjoy I have enjoyed both the red and white versions of From the Tank. Since I bought them for parties, they never lasted more than a few days but stayed fresh .

Another great boxed wine that I have found in the Boston area is a Portugese Red- Alandra – 4L box made of Moreto / Castelão and sells for $19.99 at Marty’s . Bright jucy and really quaffable.

ENjoy

]]> By: Spezzatino » Blog Archive » In praise of boxed wine http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-175196 Spezzatino » Blog Archive » In praise of boxed wine Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:49:23 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-175196 [...] Dr. Vino’s boxed-wine picks for ‘08 [...] [...] Dr. Vino’s boxed-wine picks for ‘08 [...]

]]> By: AWToday 27/12/08 « AWToday http://www.drvino.com/2008/12/26/the-best-box-wines-of-2008/#comment-175098 AWToday 27/12/08 « AWToday Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:25:07 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=2914#comment-175098 [...] Dr Vino’s wine blog Dr. Vino - Chicago,IL,USA Yellow + Blue Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (about $11 for one liter; find this wine) This organically grown red from Argentina sees no oak, is shipped to … Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)11/12/08Argentina Wine2007 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec AlamosElectricity Used to Age Wine, Infuse New Life Into Cheap Stuff [...] [...] Dr Vino’s wine blog Dr. Vino – Chicago,IL,USA Yellow + Blue Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (about $11 for one liter; find this wine) This organically grown red from Argentina sees no oak, is shipped to … Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)11/12/08Argentina Wine2007 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec AlamosElectricity Used to Age Wine, Infuse New Life Into Cheap Stuff [...]

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