On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:40:43 GMT, "Richard Neidich"
> wrote:

>Nice Markup...guess you had a captive audience. :-(
>
>
>"sisyphus" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 16:29:36 GMT, MikeD > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>ALDI Stores USA is now stocking Burlwood Cellars wines. These are
>>>produced buy E&J Gallo for the Hotel and Restaurant industry.
>>>
>>>I've not tried them yet, but ALDI has five varietals: Cabernet
>>>Sauvignon, Merlot, White Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, all
>>>at $5.99 per bottle. I picked up a bottle of 2003 Merlot and 2003
>>>Sauvignon Blanc to review for the web site, and was curious if anyone
>>>has ever tried these before?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Mike
>>
>>
>> I never cared for Burlwood. When I lived in the Caribbean, we sold it
>> as a catering wine option. I believe it was created to be sold as
>> such( also house wine). Because it was produced specifically for the
>> Hotel and Restaurant Industry there was no way for the consumer to
>> gauge a price for the wine, as it was not available retail.
>>
>> I believe we purchased for $3.99 and sold for $25 as our least
>> expensive catering option.
>


There were other options. As I said it was the least expensive option.
The other offerings were, shall we say, better bargains. Like
everything in life, the least expensive choice is usually not the
best.