Hell, just think of the cost of bottles, corks, foils and labels, let alone what's spent on the vineyard, tanks, barrels and everything else. Then, add to that the nice added cost of international shipping and the taxes associated with schlepping alcoholic beverages halfway 'round the world, not to mention the strength of the Euro against the U.S. Dollar.

I don't know how they're selling this for around $10, nor do I want to uncover some dirty secret ,like Oompa Loompa labor is being exploited by Valentina to do it. I'd much rather be blissfully unaware, the same way that I don't know anything about Angelina being pregnant with Brad Pitt and likely a complete freak. I prefer to believe she's waiting for me with a bottle of La Valentina on each hand

And fear not. I'm far from insensitive toward my lovely wife. The second bottle is for her.

Cheers,
TSW

* - Chimp Wine is a WoW designation signifying a no-brainer, must-buy wine (as in, "You'd have to be a chimp not to buy this wine.").

This is exactly what you'd expect from a $10 wine. In 1986.

It has loads of black cherry, a bit of blackberry and plum balanced with great acidity, lovely tannins, dusty earth, hints of tobacco and sage. Have it with food and it explodes, in a good way. The aromas and flavors defy the laws of physics by all fitting into just one bottle.

More than defied, the laws of economics are positively mocked.

Think about what it costs to make wine.