Wal-Mart Wine
Roger Raymond <roger.raymond-vp4IRbjYgwNWk0Htik3J/[email protected]> Thu, 16 Sep 2004 10:04:48 -0400
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BENTONVILLE, ARK (AP) -- Some Wal-Mart customers soon will be able to sample a new discount item: Wal-Mart's own brand of wine. The world's largest retail chain is teaming up with E&J Gallo Winery of Modesto, California, to produce the spirits at an affordable price, in the $2-5 range. There is a large market for cheap wine, said Kathy Micken, professor of marketing at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. She said: "However, the right name is important." For example, Micken suggested the following 12 names might appeal to the targeted consumer: 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) and red meat (squirrel).