spanada

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Jesse, I don't think that Spanada was, strictly speaking, wine but actually some sort of pre-fab Sangria type thing with added flavors. It is definately out of the market but will always be remembered as the inspiration for that great Eric Burdon and War song "Spill the Wine (Get that Girl!)" which was written in the aftermath of spilling a gallon jug of it into the mixing board at Sunset Studios......

If what your folks like is a soft and fruity red, I would suggest the Pesenti Red Velvet from Templeton California. Compared to the Spanada it is kind of expensive ($5.99 a bottle!) but it is a real crowd pleaser. We have sold over 200 cases in three weeks.

Roberto