VIN NOUVEAU

BENTONVILLE, ARK (AP) -
Some Wal-Mart customers soon will  be able to sample a new discount
item-Wal-Mart'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
Wal-Mart 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 Wal-Mart Wine:

12. Chateau Traileur  Doublewide
11. White Trashfindel
10. Big Red Gulp
   9. Grape  Expectations
8. Domaine Wal-Mart "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  Wal-Mart Wine...
1.     Nasti Spumante