Drink of the Week: Bandit Chardonnay

Three Thieves

​Straight outta St. Helena in Napa County, Three Thieves' Bandit beverages are a slick alternative to two-buck Chuck or one's favorite box of wine. Priced around $9 for one liter (or $4.79 for a juice box-sized half liter), they're kind of a steal.

It's not exactly outdoor picnic weather anymore, but a box of Chardonnay for a lunch on the fly can certainly enliven a meal. We picked one up at Canyon Market (2815 Diamond at Bosworth) and overheard a worker telling another customer that Bandit has become a top seller in the store, which has a decent wine selection.

Also, we know our manners might leave a little something to be desired, but there's something appealing about sticking a straw in a Bandit.