When the quality of a good jug wine matches the idea, well, that's what everyday wine-drinking is all about. And the truth is, humble as jug wines may be, they are the key to getting this country to drink more wine. The key to liking them is keeping expectations low. Unfortunately, because jug wines are made from juice that no one wants for something better, and because the wine industry right now is beset with a juice shortage, the quality of jug wines at the moment is, frankly, as low as it's ever been. Turning cab into a jug wine is like putting a BMW engine into a Winnebago.
Reds tend to be better than whites.
Generally, you get what you pay for. Don't look for deals in jugs. He's probably got some zin in there, too. Whatever it is, it has the acidity to accompany heavy tomato sauces and ribs gooey with barbecue. This is an ideal wine for group feeds.