Tonight's 'bottle' is Our Daily Red from the Orleans Winery in California. Actually, that is misleading - what I had was boxed wine. *Gasp!* I know. Hard to believe, but it is making a comeback; both as economic times are pinching everyone's pockets, and as science improves, there's more evidence to suggest that screwtops and boxes are better at keeping the oxygen out of the wine in the long run, which is important for organic varietals, as the folks at LovetoKnowWine will tell you (and the vinters at Orleans). Our Daily Red is a blend of a couple varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, making for a deep ruby-colored table wine with a smooth finish. Pairs well with pasta I would imagine, but it got lost a little when I drank it with a spicy beef stew my dinner host made. There wasn't much boldness to the wine that I could taste, but that is to be expected from blends. Drinkable, but I'm not really a fan. If you're in the market for something similar, try French Rabbit Pinot Noir (available at Corridor Wine for $7.99), or some of the others that are more notable.
If you're still not convinced, MomAdvice lists out some of the positives of boxed wine too...(read: it's not just for 90s theme parties!) they know best, you know.
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