Since I just posted the Washington Post piece mentioning this wine, I will add this post to the big list of bag-in-box wines.50% Carignan, 35% Grenache, 15% Syrah. Ripe blueberry, cherry and garrigue flavors.
Kysela Pere et Fils, Ltd.: S.C.V. Castelmaure
Big Bottles That Won't Break Your Party Budget
By BEN GILIBERTI
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Price is usually the major consideration when buying wines for office parties and other large holiday functions, which is why jugs, magnums (1.5-liter bottles) and bag-in-box wines are popular choices for such gatherings. Although in general the quality is truly abysmal, a select few big-bottle wines deliver tasty holiday cheer without breaking the party budget.
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Don't worry about deciding between cork, screw cap or bag-in-box. The only thing that matters is what's inside.
BEN GILIBERTI - Big Bottles That Won't Break Your Party Budget - washingtonpost.com
Castelmaure 2004 Corbieres ($36 for 5-liter bag-in-box; France; Kysela Pere et Fils Ltd., 540-722-9228): This exceptionally tasty bag-in-box wine is similar to a good Cotes-du-Rhone, with soft fruit and light notes of Provencal herbs.
BEN GILIBERTI - Big Bottles That Won't Break Your Party Budget - washingtonpost.com
The California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition is the oldest wine competition in North America, and claims to be the most prestigious as well. Boxed wines are judged side by side with 750 ml bottles, and this year (Aug 11 - Sept 4) there are five boxed medal winners.
