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- wineguruchgo - 09-02-2004
> BENTONVILLE, ARK (AP) -- Some WalMart customers soon will be able to
> sample
>> > a new discount item -- WalMart's own brand of wine.
>> >
>> > The world's largest retail chain is teaming up with E&J Gallo Winery
> of
>> > Modesto, Calif.,to produce the spirits at an affordable price, in the
> $2-5
>> > range.
>> >
>> > While wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to throw a bottle of
> Wal-Mart
>> > brand wine into their shopping carts, there is a market for cheap
> wine,
> said
>> > Kathy Micken, professor of marketing at Roger Williams University in
>> > Bristol, R.I.
>> >
>> > She said: "The right name is important."So, here we go:
>> >
>> > The top 12 suggested names for WalMart Wine:
>> >
>> > 12. Chateau Traileur Parc
>> >
>> > 11. White Trashfindel
>> >
>> > 10. Big Red Gulp
>> >
>> > 9. Grape Expectations
>> >
>> > 8. Domaine WalMart "Merde du Pays"
>> >
>> > 7. NASCARbernet
>> >
>> > 6. Chef Boyardeaux
>> >
>> > 5. Peanut Noir
>> >
>> > 4. Chateau des Moinei
>> >
>> > 3. I Can't Believe It's Not Vinegar!
>> >
>> > 2. World Championship Riesling
>> >
>> > And the number 1 name for WalMart Wine
>> >
>> > ..
>> >
>> > 1. Nasti Spumante
hehe!
- wondersofwine - 09-02-2004
Thanks for the chuckle. I like numbers 7,6, 3, 2 and 1.
- Thomas - 09-02-2004
Guru,
this thing's been going around for some time now--where you been??? [img]http://wines.com/ubb2/eek.gif[/img]
- wineguruchgo - 09-02-2004
obviously not here!
- Georgie - 09-04-2004
I hadn't seen it either. Thanks!
- californiagirl - 09-04-2004
Sorry, me neither! Good laugh!