Franzia wines7/3/2023 ![]() ![]() Here's our guide to every boxed wine we could find at major grocery stores, ranked from best to worst. The price/bottle calculations are based on what we paid, but may vary when you make your purchase. The wine we thought would make a great porch-drinking wine was none other than Franzia, the world’s most popular wine that’s a particular favorite for college drinking games like slap the. We found the most wines at Fred Meyer and QFC, which both had a sale running when we bought the wines. Wines were purchased from Fred Meyer, QFC, New Seasons, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. Reds are mostly cabernet sauvignon with an occasional merlot, pinot noir or Italian/Spanish variety. Most of the whites are pinot grigio, with a handful of sauvignon blanc and chardonnay (not our favorite) mixed in, depending on what producers offered. For both reds and whites, we tried to buy the same variety. On a recent fateful evening with the upcoming winter holidays in mind, we sat down and blind-sampled 45 boxed wines - 19 white and 26 red wines - to bring you this ranked guide to the best and the worst wines available at major grocery stores across the city. ![]() In the past few years, boxed wine has grown into a compelling genre of its own, reaching beyond the familiar Franzia and Carlo Rossi to include European brands and even local Oregon and Washington wineries. Franzia Refreshers leverages this trend while offering a sessionable wine that is 6.5 alcohol by volume with lower. Boxed wine has long been one of the most maligned wines in the industry, even though it's always been the more affordable and environmentally friendly option. Flavored Wine is up +47 in the past year, nearly eclipsing 600M in sales 3. If you're trying to drink wine on a budget and you're not drinking boxed wine, you're missing out. ![]()
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