About Boxed Wine » Black Box http://www.aboutboxedwine.com The Changing Shape of Wine Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:47:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 The Best Boxed Wines to Take to a Picnic http://www.aboutboxedwine.com/blog/the-best-boxed-wines-to-take-to-a-picnic/ http://www.aboutboxedwine.com/blog/the-best-boxed-wines-to-take-to-a-picnic/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:35:00 +0000 blog http://www.aboutboxedwine.com/?p=1962 Summer’s Here, Grab Your Picnic Basket and….A Box of Wine???
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Recently the San Francisco Chronicle published an article entitled “Have a Picnic With These Wines.” This article focused heavily on wines packaged in alternative formats i.e. bag-in-box, PET bottles and Tetra Paks. They mentioned that box wine is great to bring along to a picnic because of transportation conveniences and the ability for wines to be kept fresher longer.

Plus, if you and your picnic pals can’t quite polish off a box in the park, you can bring it home and it will be good for another couple of weeks!

Here are their top boxed wine picks:

2008 Black Box Wines Columbia Valley Riesling

2007 Bota Box California Cabernet Sauvignon

2008 La Petite Frog Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul de Pinet

2007 Red Truck California Red Wine


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Shiraz, or Syrah as it’s often called in the U.S., is the classic red grape of France’s northern Rhone Valley. Our 2006 Shiraz is from California’s famed Central Coast wine growing region. We chose this region because it allows us to offer our customers the highest quality wine at the best possible value.

Black Box Central Coast Shiraz Tasting Notes

Shiraz is a wine known for its spicy, full bodied character. Our Shiraz “displays aromas of fresh blackberry, cherry and floral notes with hints of pepper and wood spice. A lush texture, with subtle tannins and notes of vanilla and toasted oak, lead to a soft and supple finish.”

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Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris as it’s called in France, is a light and refreshing wine perfect for that warm summer day or as an aperitif/cocktail wine. Clean and crisp, it primes the palate for food, pairing well with all seafood, whether raw, lightly sautéed, or served with a light cream sauce.

Black Box Veneto Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes

In recent years, Pinot Grigio has become enormously popular in the U.S. Because we want Black Box wines to be as authentic as possible, we went to the source – Italy’s Delle Venezie region – to find this outstanding Pinot Grigio. Its vibrant floral and citrus blossom aromas and lively lemon-lime and peach flavors are ideal for any occasion.

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Black Box Wines crafts vintage boxed wine from the world’s premier growing regions. Our bag-in-box wines are available in retail stores throughout the United States and parts of Canada.

Forget the old stereotype – quality boxed wine is finally here! You can now enjoy excellent tasting wine in our 3-liter box for about half the price you would pay for a bottled wine of the same quality. As an additional bonus, our bag-in-box package protects your wine, keeping it fresh for at least 4 weeks after opening.

Black Box Sonoma County Merlot Tasting Notes

Our premier Merlot is crafted from select lots of grapes grown in California’s legendary Sonoma County. Exhibiting mature, dark plum aromas enhanced by cinnamon-spiced oak tones, it boasts a velvety texture and richly fruity, red currant flavors. Completing the box is a long, warm finish bolstered by beautifully integrated tannins.

Awards

2008 “Top 100 Best Buy” Award
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Ranked #12 of Top 100

Gold Medal Winner – 94 Points
2005 California State Fair

Rated 87 points and twice awarded “Best Buy”
by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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Our Chardonnays that are sophisticated yet well suited to accompany your everyday meals. They’re silky, not buttery. They have hints of oak, but they’re subtle. What you get are very drinkable Chardonnays with fresh complex flavors that complement food rather than overpower it.

Black Box Napa Valley Chardonnay Tasting Notes

Our finest Chardonnay is crafted from carefully selected grapes grown in Napa Valley, America’s most prestigious wine region. Its lovely aromas display fragrant baked apple, ripe pear and toasted vanilla scents, while the full, complex palate offers rich pear, apple and toasted oak flavors balanced by a refreshing crispness.

Awards

Gold Medal Winner  
- 2004 California State Fair

“Best Buy”
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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Our Chardonnays that are sophisticated yet well suited to accompany your everyday meals. They’re silky, not buttery. They have hints of oak, but they’re subtle. What you get are very drinkable Chardonnays with fresh complex flavors that complement food rather than overpower it.

Black Box Monterey County Chardonnay Tasting Notes

Monterey County is among California’s finest growing regions, with the unique influence of coastal fog and cool sea breezes. This complex, full-bodied Chardonnay is fresh and bright. Tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and banana are accented by hints of floral spice and creamy oak. The rich palate of lush citrus, pineapple and mango flavors persists through a long, refreshing finish.

Awards

Rated Top 100
- Best Buy – Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Rated 87 Points
- Wilfred Wong

Rated 87 Points
- Enobytes

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Black Box Wines crafts vintage boxed wine from the world’s premier growing regions. Our bag-in-box wines are available in retail stores throughout the United States and parts of Canada.

Forget the old stereotype – quality boxed wine is finally here! You can now enjoy excellent tasting wine in our 3-liter box for about half the price you would pay for a bottled wine of the same quality. As an additional bonus, our bag-in-box package protects your wine, keeping it fresh for at least 4 weeks after opening.

Black Box Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes

We craft our Cabernet Sauvignon primarily from grapes grown along California’s cool Central Coast. Full-bodied, yet smooth and easy-drinking, this wine offers lovely blackberry and cinnamon spice aromas and a sumptuous palate of dark berry, dried cherry, vanilla and toasted oak flavors, culminating in a soft, full finish. It’s a great Cabernet for accompanying roasted beef or dishes with full flavored sauces.

Awards

Gold Medals:
2008 New World International Wine Compeition
- Double Gold Medal – Best In Class

2005 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition

2004 Orange County Fair Wine Competition

Other Awards:

Rated 86 Points and awarded “Best Buy”
- twice by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

4 Stars
- Liquor Control Board of Ontario
[Ratings of 4 out of 5 stars awarded to "Wines of Excellence"]

Wine of the Month
- Charlotte Magazine

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Where to Buy Black Box Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

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