Black Box 2021 Sauvignon Blanc

Since the bag-in-box method of wine packaging first arrived in this country about 15 years ago, the range and quality of offerings have steadily improved while prices have remained stable.

One of the most reliable brands is Black Box, and you'll find a wealth of options at most local groceries. I'm singling out this Sauv Blanc because it is from Chile, which has carved out a nice niche with this newly-popular grape, and because it's being steeply discounted. A three-liter box is equivalent to four standard bottles, which means you are paying less than $5/bottle for some excellent juice. You can have as little as one glass every couple of days, and the wine will remain fresh throughout the course of a month – even longer with a high-acid white wine such as this. The packaging is also eco-friendly and cuts the carbon footprint in half compared to glass. 13% alcohol; $18/3L box.