Below is the list of wines they selected, along with their tasting notes. Let us know if you agree with their selection or tell us your top boxed wine pick!

Reds:

2009 Alandra Alentejo Red: A rustic, country red from Portugal’s Herdade do Esporão with moderate tannins and plenty of red fruit. Try it with grilled and roasted pork or oily fish like sardines. (Importer: HCG Imports)

2009 Big House Cardinal Zin Beastly Old Vines California Zinfandel: A dialed-down style that has balanced berry fruit, is nicely made and is still big enough to accompany barbecue and sausages. The favorite of the Big House lineup.

2009 Black Box Wines Central Coast Shiraz: Black Box was an early entry into premium boxed wines nearly a decade ago. Give the bold berry flavors and hint of gaminess a slight chill – especially if it’s a hot day.
 http://www.aboutboxedwine.com/wine/black-box-central-coast-shiraz 

2008 Powers Washington Cabernet Sauvignon: The most varietal and well-structured Cabernet of those tasted.

Whites

2010 Duca del Frassino Venezie IGT Garganega-Pinot Grigio: A Soave-like wine with depth, breadth and a slight amaro-bitter almond note on the finish. Or try the 2010 Duca del Frassino Venezie IGT Durello-Chardonnay ($19, 12%) with simple grilled chicken or white-fleshed fish.
http://www.aboutboxedwine.com/wine/duca-del-frassino-garganega-pinot-grigio

2010 La Petite Frog Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul de Pinet: If your palate prefers leaner wine, you’ll enjoy this white from southern France, with its zippy citrus and mineral hints. (Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils)

2009 R. Muller Landwein Rhein Riesling: The German category of Landwein (country wine) falls between tafelwein (table wine) and the QbA designations. Apricot and lichee; lighter-bodied and relatively sweet, but still considered off-dry.

2010 Trinchero Family Estates Wine Cube California Sauvignon Blanc: Slightly grassy and very varietal, with bright lemon and lime peel, stone fruit aromas and flavors. A terrific option for your go-to summer white, while the 2009 Wine Cube Pinot Noir ($17, 13.5%) is a perfect red for salmon.

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The Pepperwood Grove BIG GREEN BOX offers all the convenience of a 3L bag-in-box, produced by a company with a long track record of producing great wine at reasonable prices. In fact, Pepperwood Grove has been winning the hearts and minds of consumers for 20 years!

Varietals offered in the BIG GREEN BOX include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Once opened, the wine will remain fresh in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Pepperwood Grove Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes

Crisp citrus drives this light straw-colored Pinot Grigio, beginning with hints of tangerine and pear on the nose.   The palate exhibits bright, tart apple and hints of meyer lemon.  This California Pinot Grigio has an undercurrent of limestone that melds nicely with the zesty citrus flavors.  A wine with light crisp body and nice integrated acidity.

Awards

Pepperwood Grove wines have been awarded over 35 “Best Values” and “Best Buys” from major wine publications over the last 20 years.

http://www.kenswineguide.com/wine_review/Pepperwood-Grove-Big-Green-Box-Pinot-Grigio

http://spiritofwine.blogspot.com/2010/10/practically-free-big-green-box-wines.html

http://isantetalk.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-big-green-box-winethumbs

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http://www.donandsons.com/ourwine/biggreenbox/

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Cantina di Soave, which has been producing premium wines since 1898, incorporates 110 years of winemaking experience with cutting-edge viticultural techniques. “As the wine market continues to evolve, we recognized that the fastest growing category was missing its crown jewel—the world’s first Italian box wine,” said Enore Ceola, Managing Director of MW Imports, importer of Duca del Frassino (a Division of Mionetto USA, Inc.). “These wines represent our mission— to showcase premium Italian wine from the Venezie that over-delivers on quality, taste and appeals to today’s discerning wine consumer.”

Duca del Frassino Garganega/Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes

Duca del Frassino Garganega/Pinot Grigio, light straw in color, offers hints of white flowers on the nose followed by crisp, well-balanced flavors of stone fruits. This luscious, fruit-forward wine is a perfect aperitif, but also pairs well with seafood and light pastas. Garganega [gahr-gah-NEH-gah] is the dominant grape in Soave, the region’s signature white wine.

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www.cantinasoaveusa.com

Wine and Food Pairings

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Tavernello is a #1 selling wine brand in Italy owned by Caviro. Consumers choose Tavernello because it is genuine, light and suitable for everyday use.

Genuine, because it is produced by 46 wine-producers’ cooperatives, wine-growing consortiums and wine-producers’ associations including more than 30,000 wine growers located in 8 Italian regions and cultivating over 6% of the Italian vineyard surface. Light, because it has a low alcoholic strength, which makes it suitable for everyday use.

Tavernello Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes

Elegant white whine of lemon color. The flavor is dominated by white fruit and apple notes. Fresh and crisp with a long finish. 

Food Pairing

 Enjoy this wine with spaghetti, soups, light appetizers, grilled fish and white meat. Serve cooled.

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Where to Buy Tavernello Wine Online

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BIBO offers upscale wines designed for discerning wine drinkers.
The attractive, modern, easy-to-carry, easy-to-use package is tailor-made for picnics, parties, barbecues, tailgating, at the campground, and more.

Thanks to an airtight bag that contracts from within as the wine is
poured, Bibo wine stays fresh for weeks after opening. BIBO is made for
enjoyment, day after day.

BIBO is the inspiration of the Settesoli winery in Sicily, where
state-of-the-art technology is used to produce a convenient, modern
package that will preserve and deliver outstanding quality wine.

Bibo Pinot Grigio / Chardonnay Tasting Notes

Vibrant yellow with green reflections with aromas of melon and citrus fruit. Full-bodied, crisp and refreshing, with flavors of papaya, grapefruit and lime. Delicious with a variety of salads, seafood, pastas, sushi and chicken. The perfect match for assorted picnic fare.

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Bibo on Palm Bay Imports’ Website

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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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BlackBoxWines.com

Where to Buy Black Box Vento Pinot Grigio

Bota Box not only has a new, more natural look, but is environmentally friendly too! According to recent studies, Premium Bag-In-Box wines use 85% less landfill waste than traditional glass packages and has a smaller carbon footprint as well. Bota Box takes it one step further to ensure that the box is not only recyclable, but that the manufacturing of the box is green.

Bota Box Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes

This wine exhibits citrus, candy, and floral aromas that are supported by flavors of lemon, vanilla, and stone fruit in the mouth.  It has a rich texture and mouthfeel with a light mineral and ginger flavor on its extended finish giving it a refreshing quality. 

Our Bota Box Pinot Grigio perfectly with appetizers or can be enjoyed by itself as an aperitif.

Awards

Wine Enthusiast Best Buy

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Where to Buy Bota Box Pinot Grigio

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