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Even Better Than Wine In A Box!

Dateline: Bentonville, Arkansas (AP) - Some MartSmart customers soon will be able to sample a new discount item - MartSmart's own brand of wine. The world's largest retail chain is teaming up with E&B Wallo Winery of California to produce the spirits at an affordable price; in the $2.95-$3.95 range.

"While wine connoisseurs may not be inclined to throw a bottle of MartSmart's brand wine into their shopping carts, there is a market for inexpensive wine," said Kitty Michael, professor of marketing at Will Rogers University. "There is wine in a box that people are willing to buy," she said. "The right name is important."

Hence: The top 15 suggested names for SmartMart's Wine:

15. Box O' Grapes
14. Chateau Traileur Doublewide
13. White Trashfindel
12. Big Red Gulp
11. Grape Expectations
10. Domaine MartSmart "Merde du Pays"
9.  NASCAbernet
8.  Chef Boyardeaux
7.  Peanut Noir
6.  Blue Light Special Nun
5.  Chateau des Moines
4.  Martha Stewart's Sour Grapes
3.  I Can't Believe It's Not Vinegar!
2.  World Championship Wriesling

...and the number 1 suggested name for SMARTMART WINE:

"Nasti Spumante"