Super Bowl... Not Just for Beer Anymore!

I thought about doing something clever and fancy for this post, but the more I thought about it, the more it sounded silly. The Super Bowl isn't about being fancy... It's about hanging out with friends, eating junk food, and enjoying a beverage or three. Beer is the Super Bowl's best friend, and understandably so. It's inexpensive, comes individually wrapped, and people can pick and choose from a variety of flavors. It's also understandable that people don't want to break out the bottle of wine for the big game for fear that they will seem snobbish. Well, fear no more! Wine can now be the perfect beverage for the Super Bowl thanks to the box.

Boxed Wine? YES!!!!

Now, I'm not saying to go really cheap and get the spritzers and Franzia, but there are inexpensive, good quality boxed wines out there. Not only are boxed wines inexpensive, they are environmentally friendly, and can be saved for a month after opening. My favorite is the Bota Box (http://www.botabox.com/). Each box is equivalent to about four bottles of wine, so it is the perfect accompaniment for your Super Bowl party. There are many different varieties, both red and white. My choice would be the 2009 Malbec. It's full bodied, but not overwhelming. It has rich blackberry and plum tastes, and will go well with that hearty chili you are serving. Each box goes for about $19! That's around $4.75 a bottle! But, don't let the price fool you. This is a good, solid wine!

So go ahead...Put the beer aside and open up that box of wine!