On 13 Feb 2006 15:12:03 -0800, "Karen" >
replied:
> The Ranger wrote:
> > Because many wines, very drinkable, are produced in volume? Some
> > of the _worst_ wines I've tasted were produced in significantly
> > smaller amounts through boutique wineries... Just cuz it's shipped
> > out on pallets doesn't tell you anything about the wine. Two major
> > producers that offer consistently high quality wines (at reduced
> > prices) through TJ's; Fetzer and Kendall Jackson.
> >
> If it's sold by the pallet, though, it must mean that it's popular. It
> must be popular because a lot of people like the taste of it.
> Therefore, sales by the pallet must be a good way to measure the
> quality.

And how would you categorize E&J, Paul Mason, Thunderbird, or
Lancing? They're delivered on pallets, too.

Gauging wines by pallet delivery isn't a good metric.

The Ranger