Wine Not?

BENTONVILLE, ARK (AP) - Some Walmart customers soon will be able to sample a new discount item -- Walmart's own brand of wine. The world's largest retail chain is teaming up with E&J Gallo Winery of Modesto, Calif., to produce the spirits at an affordable price; in the $6-8 range.

While wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to throw a bottle of Walmart brand wine into their shopping carts, there is a market for inexpensive wine, said Kathy Micken, professor of marketing at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. She said: "The right name is important." So, with that in mind, here are the top 12 suggested names for Walmart Wine:

12. Chateau Traileur Doublewide

11. White Trashfindel

10. Big Red Gulp

-9. Grape Expectations

-8. Domaine Walmart "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 Wriesling

And the number 1 name for Walmart Wine...

-1. Nasti Spumante

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