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Richard Neidich
 
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On a serious note Wal-mart at a store just over the border in Missouri has a
new Wine Dept that has the most incredable selection of fine wines. Dom,
Krug, Bordeaux, Burgs, etc. Its probably 2000 SF of Wine/Liquor. New store
concept. Plus a Beer Cave.


FYI.
> wrote in message
oups.com...
> Some Wal-Mart customers soon will be able to sample a new discount
> item,
> Wal-Mart's own brand of wine. Yes, the world's largest retail chain is
> teaming with E&J Gallo Winery of Modesto, CA, to produce the spirits at
> the
> affordable $2-$5 price range.
>
> While wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to throw a bottle of
> Wal-Mart
> brand wine into their shopping carts, there is a market for cheap wine,
> said
> Kathy Micken, professor of marketing at Roger Williams University in
> Bristol, RI. She said, "The right name is important."
>
> So, here we go... The top 12 suggested names for Wal-Mart Wine:
>
> 12. Chateau Traileur Parc
> 11. White Trashfindel
> 10. Big Red Gulp
> 9. Grape Expectations
> 8. Domaine Wal-Mart "Merde du Pays"
> 7. NASCARbernet
> 6. Chef Boyardeaux
> 5. Peanut Noir
> 4. Chateau des Moines
> 3. I Can't Believe It's Not Vinegar!
> 2. World Championship Riesling
>
> And the number 1 name for Wal-Mart Wine .
>
>
> 1. Nasti Spumante
>
> The beauty of Wal-Mart wine is that it can be served with white meat
> (possum) or red meat (squirrel).
>