Why a new Minnesota Vikings stadium should only seat 40,000

No that is not a mis-print.  Minnesota should build a new stadium to house the Minnesota Vikings, and it should be absurdly small.  There are numerous reasons why; attendance trends, stadium revenue trends, consumer viewing choices, local development possibilities and lastly pure out-of-pocket costs.

The NFL is without a peer when it pertains to its vast popularity in America; however that doesn’t give the NFL free relief from its game day ticket sales.  While MLB attendance continues to increase the NFL has had four straight years of decline.  In 2006, NFL stadiums played to 99.9% of capacity.  After four years of declines the average game is played in front of only a 95% filled stadium.  The economy has been the public whipping boy for this trend, I think its debatable.  I’d consider the increased popularity of Fantasy Football, HDTV’s and an increasingly annoyed fan base as equal contributers.

Stadium Trends indicate that going smaller may be the proper direction.  Case in point, the remodeled Soldier Field in Chicago decreased capacity from 67,000 down to 61,500.  You don’t spend $650 Million to remodel for a smaller stadium, without reason.  What is the reason you ask?  Average price per ticket and average game day purchases per attendee.  Research indicates that NFL stadiums are not immune to the 80/20 rule.  80% of revenue is coming from 20% of the attendees.  Common sense would tell me that if I took my stadium down from 70,000 to 40,000 I’m eliminating mostly the lower priced tickets and the demographic that is spending a lot less at the game.  In the business world, we call this “pruning” our least profitable customers.  The hope for the team owners would be that the “pruned” customers remain customers in the future, just in a different bin than before.  We will get to that later.

I think the biggest reason to be progressive now and build the small stadium is technology.  Although 3D-TV’s have been tardy to catch on, I think that is about to change quickly.  Toshiba introduced 3D tv’s that are “glass-less” in Japan this winter.  Although only available in 20-inch models at the moment, Toshiba estimates they will have a 60-inch “glass-less” 3D-TV available in 2014.  This technology will reset the bar to an amazingly high level.  NFL will find ways to capitalize.  In 5 years, I foresee the NFL offering a viewer package that would allow you to watch the game from “any seat in the house”.  Capitalizing on its ability to put dozens of camera’s in the stadium you literally will be able to watch the game in 3D from viewpoints ranging from sideline seats, either endzone and eventually I think from a “player-cam”.  And I suspect the player of your choice.  Of course the enhanced viewing experience will not come free.

The 3D-TV technology is really were the “pruned” game-day attendees will likely land.  The upper-deck and lower priced seats include more hardcore fans who will lap the enhanced viewing up.  Instead of spending $2,500 a year for a pair of season tickets ($5,000 a year at the new luxury stadium) they will plop down $150 a year for the NFL 3D package.

The goal with the remaining 40,000 fans is to increase the game day experience by such a level that average ticket prices and average dollars spent on game-day can improve dramatically.  With a smaller blue-print in place and a much smaller market to sell tickets to team owners can focus on moving its percentage of “club-level” seats to unprecedented levels.  I would suggest 50-60% of the total seating capacity to be of “club-level” quality, 10-15% to be “suite-level” quality and the remaining 30% to be dang close to a club-level experience.  NFL teams should reserve only 10% of its seats to the common fan just looking for a hard plastic seat and average site lines.  Game Day experience is becoming all about the “upsells” with added in-stadium dining and bar options.  I think it eventually goes to the next level with VIP packages that will include pre-game brunch’s that guarantees you to sit with a former player or coach.  For an extra $1,000 you and a guest can sit at the same table as Chuck Foreman and get a picture and autographed jersey afterwards (a table of 10 = $3,500 to the Owners and $1,500 to the player).

I have no numbers to back this up, but I’m going to estimate the cost of a 40,000 seat luxury stadium to be around $150 million cheaper than a much larger 70-75,000 seat generic stadium.  Instead of politicians selling a smaller price tag, they should pitch the same amount and use the savings to jointly invest in developing the area to become a focal point for the state and not just a stadium to use on Sundays.  The Patriots Gillette Stadium has a 1.3 Million square foot mall connected to it.  Future trends tell me this is a wave of the future.  Bring in a few big boxes, some local retailers, several dining options and now you have revenue producing year round and a real economic impact for the state.

Like it or not the game day experience for an NFL fan is getting more expensive every year.  It is no longer affordable for the average family of four, no reason to hide it or be ashamed of it.  The State of Minnesota should approve and build a stadium that replicates these trends and adjusts to the obvious technology upgrades on the horizon.  If a stadium is approved next month, likely opening day for it would be in 2014.  The average viewer will have some crazy at-home options by then.  Ten years from now a 70,000 seat stadium will be a dinosaur, let’s build a stadium that will be the prototype for the future and not an old fossil.

Week One Elimination on A.I.

Uff-Da.  That is how I felt after watching two nights of Idol Live.  It was pretty mixed results this week; before we jump off the cliff and foretell the demise of American Idol, please remember it was “get the nerves” out week.  This is always a poor show, every single year.  Prior to this we only see clips of the contenders at there very best.  I think the performers will bounce back the next couple of weeks and we will see a pretty dang good top-12.

It is my thought that there is much more depth on the ladies side, with the men having a few possible big talents.  Paige Miles I didn’t like but the Judges did.  Her demise tonight will be from 100% lack of air time coupled with being first (and most easily forgotten) and singing a pretty dated song.  I think if she performed later in the show she had a chance, however she’s likely headed home.  Iowa, the dream is over.  Ms. Epperly wasn’t very good and doesn’t appear to have any following or charisma.  She was the easiest choice this week to send home.

As for the Men, so many could leave and I wouldn’t be surprised.  Tim Urban made my dog run up stairs to bed.  John Park had me finding something else to do for 2 minutes.  Todrick Hall’s rendition was just really weird to me.  Jermaine Sellers’ attempt to show his range insulted those who are hard of hearing.  Joe Munoz wasn’t awful, but he has so little steam that I’m not sure his blah performance gets him through the week.  Alex Lambert wasn’t good, but I think the judges really want him back.  With a gun to my head I’m guessing John Park is first one out as he was boring and hasn’t a following.  2nd one out should be Tim Urban, but might be several others.

My list of contenders on the Ladies side is deep.  I’m still firm in Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami and Janell Wheller as the top three in that order.  The rest of the remaining ladies should all have a fair chance the next couple of weeks.  Ashley Rodriquez and Haeley Vaughn need redemption or they are on the boot list.  The men already look to be a four man race with Andrew Garcia and Casey James as the leaders.  Big Mike and Lee Dewyze look like safe picks to top-12 as well.

Overall rankings-

1. Crystal Bowersox

2. Andrew Garcia

3. Didi Benami

4. Casey James

5. Janelle Wheeler

6. Lacey Brown

7. Big Mike

8. Lee Dewyze

9. Lily Scott

10. Michelle Dellamore

11. Sibhon Magnus

12. Haeley Vaughn

American Idol — Top 12 Guide

What you are thinking is correct, the Minnesota Guy must have went into a deep writers bloc after the devastating Viking loss.  The official one month mourning period is over and its time to move onto the next best thing.  Many of my friends and family are AI nuts and I think it would be neat to give a running prediction diary for those of you.  The green light goes on in Hollywood tonight with the ladies performing and then the men on Wednesday.

After breaking down audition and hollywood week tape I have a pretty good feel for where this season is headed.  I think the women have some deep talent and all of its top six will be competitive to the end.  The men do not look nearly as strong this year with the exception of a couple of standouts.  Lets proceed with the Ladies first.

1-  Crystal Bowersox.  Looking back at here audition and both individual performances at hollywood, she was I-tunes downloadable in every one of these.  I mean a serious talent.  Powerful yet crisp voice.  Should be able to handle all genres.  Looks like will be able to play own instruments and most importantly, mature enough as an artist that she will select and interpret songs correctly.

2-  Didi Banimi-  A lot to like and maybe should be co-favorite.  Her total resume not quite as complete, but wow did she ever impress with the Kara song in hollywood.  Just a pure voice and I could see her looking to be favorite some weeks.

3- Janell Wheeler-  Originally I had her much lower in the ladies rankings.  After reviewing tape more and more, the better she sounded.

4-  Ashley Rodriquez-  Not a lot of hype yet, but I think she will gain some steam as we go along.  I thought her audition was great and has been on my radar since then.  She went a bit under the radar at Hollywood; we will find out tonight what she has.

5-  Lacy Brown-  The high pitched voice will get annoying to listen to during the interview sessions, but certainly unique and her rendition of “Somewhere over the rainbow” is getting her a lot of fans and attention.  Interested to see what she can do the next couple of weeks.  I do think that the Rainbow can be easy to sing, so not going to jump heavy on the bandwagon yet.

6-  Haillie Vaughn-  The black female country singer is going to help get her buy the first few weeks as I think a lot of people are intrigued.  She will have to become much more polished vocally to make a serious run.

other contenders-  Lily Scott, Adele sound alike may not be accepted by the voting public.  Katie Stevens, too young for this competition to expect much more than a couple more weeks.  Siobahn Magnus, really nice voice but has no persona.

As mentioned earlier-  I don’t think the Men have near the depth as the ladies do.  However there are a few big talents:

1-  Andrew Garcia-  My early favorite after his Paula interpretation.  I just remember being 100% on the Danny Gokey bandwagon last year only to be turned off more and more each week.  I think the big difference is that Garcia will arrange songs more in line with Daughtry and David Cook.  Gokey fell away last year as he showed no originality.  Garcia should contend to the end.

2-  Big Mike Lynchee-  I’m not sure he is the 2nd most talented male vocalist in this competition, but I do think that he is already a darling in this competition and that will get him a pass to the top 8.  I think a more mainstream Rueben.  Not as good of vocals, but more modern.

3- Casey James-  Didn’t like him in his audition, don’t think I even wanted him to get to Hollywood.  However, he was really really good the last couple of weeks and might be able to play a few genres including Country.  He will make it quite awhile, just don’t see him as the next American Idol.

4-  Aaron Kelly-  I think one of the best pure voices in the competition, just not sure he is seasoned enough.  Loved his audition, thought he was good last week (they rarely forget lyrics at this stage).  If he can mature as an entertainer, could last a long while.

5-  Todrick Hall-  Pretty big voice and been at it a long while.  Maybe too cool for school though.  I’m guessing he will be more and more forgettable the more we hear him.  Can’t see him much better than top-10, could see him gone early.

6-  Lee Dewyzee-  The soulful rocker / guitar players always leave a bigger impression early and this will help keep Lee in this for a bit.  I have heard some of his stuff on I-Tunes and must say….not good dog.  Could be gone early, could make top-8 at best.

others-  John Park, under the radar but Shania Twain thought he was the bomb so I’m gonna watch him closely.  Has a HUGE voice and could become a top male contender after this week.  Tyler Grady, some people like the guy…..I wish he would go away, NOW.

Have fun its gonna be a great season.  I will be back Thursday sometime to breakdown the first round and make my elimination predictions.

Rubbing it in 101

America’s team was disgraced and disrespected last week.  Tough nuts.  If Keith Brookings and the Cowboy Fans think that 34-3 was rubbing it in, they need to think back 20 years.  Piling on is what Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson did 20 years ago on something called the Herschel Walker trade.  Not only did they put Mike Lynn’s pants on the ground with the landmark trade, they willingly ran up the score by releasing all of the players for the now famous extra draft picks.  They even had a clause in the trade agreement that didn’t allow the Vikings to go back and pick-up the released players.  That, my Texans, was taking poor sportsmanship to the next level.

Nothing cures a cold Minnesota winter like the smell of a Superbowl.  Water Cooler talk is on maximum volume and even my wife is breaking down Sidney Rice’s skill set.  Let’s be honest, nothing brings a community together like a winner.  People you would normally try to ignore at the local retailer, you stop and make small talk about the big game.  You smile more and nod to people who you will never set eyes on again.  We all become winners, we all become fans.  If just for these few exciting weeks.

Last week saw the Minnesota Guy provide a nice 3-1 record.  The Jets continue to prove me wrong and ruin an otherwise flawless playoff season.  This week I have a pretty strong opinion about there chances and an optimistic approach for the road warriors out of Sota.

Jets @ Colts-  I really thought the Chargers would have been more aggressive last week.  They played too much ball control in the first half and let the Jets hang around.  Did you know that the Jets have benefitted from 6 missed field goals from opposing kickers the last two weeks?  At some point doesn’t the luck come to an end?  Manning needs to take control of this game.  If I’m coaching the Colts I do not attempt a running play until I have a two score lead.  Indy will not run effectively and they have a four-time MVP as QB/Coach so why not get after it offensively spreading the ball around and taking Revis out of play.  Manning can find Revis and ignore him as he seems pretty comfortable with Clark, Garcon and Collie.  If Wayne gets open that is an added benefit.  On defense, Indy should run blitz all day with its team speed.  But the ball in Sanchez’s hands.  If Jets win with Sanchez completing 12 passes for 100 yards, Caldwell should be fired on the spot.  Since Manning is coaching this team, I don’t think that will happen.  This game looks A LOT like last weeks Indy/Balt game.  Stuff run and throw it 40+ times.  Indy 23-6.

Vikings @ Saints-  I find it interesting how the ESPN experts have been breaking this one down.  It has been all Reggie all the time.  I’ve said it before and will say it again;  if the Saints are counting on Reggie Bush to be the key to this game they will lose by two touchdowns.  As great as he was last week, Bush averaged less than 5 yards a punt return this year and only topped 40 yards rushing twice all year long.  Less than 750 total rushing and receiving yards for the season.  Bush and the Saints will have limited success getting the ball to the outside as unlike the Cardinals, the Vikings Cornerbacks thrive on steping up and helping the stuff the edge running plays.  I think most football fans will agree that trying to run between the tackles on the Vikings is fruitless.  The Saints key is to protect Brees and hit their WR’s in stride and let them run after the catch.

For the Vikings to have success they need to recognize that they may have to pass stride for stride with the Saints and begin to dominate between the tackles after they have established a move the chains passing game.  Defensively, the Saints really are not great.  They feed off of an early lead and big plays from Sharper and the gang.  Down to Down though, they can be run on easily.  They are weak in the middle and Sharper hasn’t hit anyone in years.  The thought of Adrian Peterson in open field with Sharper offering only a token O-lay makes me chuckle.

Offensively the Saints are statistically better, but not by a massive margin.  As far the particular match-ups this week, I will take the Vikings offense.  I just think the ability to run the ball and take some volume out of the crowd is important.  Defensively the Vikings are a significantly better team down to down.  Ultimately the Saints need a large and loud home field advantage and create multiple turnovers.  I don’t expect them to get a huge rush as the Vikings keep extra blockers in early and chip away with the underneath stuff early and then establish the run secondarily.  With no rush and a crowd that gets phased out I see good things for the Viks.  Once again kicking and special teams will be a key and I like Minnesota’s better.  27-21 Viks.

In case of a Viking loss please read the following very carefully:  It’s OK, it was a good run and a fun ride.  This statement isn’t intended for the bandwagon jumper.  I love the bandwagon fan who knows it, gets caught up in the moment and when the favorite local squad gets beat out they had fun with it, puts the sweatshirt or jersey in the closet and moves on with life.  This is for the “fan” who is so crushed with the loss that they swear the team off, snap that this team always does this to “me” and thinks the season was a total waste.  You are not a fan, just someone that felt entitled to think they are a fan.  The biggest quality of a fan is taking all the ups and downs and letting it be a good, fun and healthy part of your life.  Cheer on the wins, but move on from the losses.  Till next week,

The Minnesota Guy!

A (pass) Rush to Judgement

I find it so interesting how quickly opinions are formed by the informed national media.  Just a week ago, a strong majority of the SI.com and ESPN.com football experts were predicting a SD v. GB superbowl.  Green Bay is gone and the Chargers are supposed to be afraid of the Jets suddenly.

It’s just jilt’s me how the national media become such strong front-runners.  I heard on ESPN.com Bill Simmons and Aaron Schatz discussing the games this weekend.  Aaron Schatz was beside himself that his own computer program was picking the Vikings over the Cowboys.  Deal with it Aaron, deal with it.  Simmons, who I consider among the most entertaining writers in sports media, was so ill-informed about the Viking fan base that I needed to send him a nasty-gram.  His continuos rant that the Vikings don’t really have a home-field advantage because they can’t sell-out the stadium and he actually predicted to see over 20,000 Cowboy fans.  Minnesota has sold-out every game for the past 13 years.  Although Dallas travels well and have a lot of local following, I’d be stunned to see more than 5% of the crowd wearing Silver and Blue.

I think way too often we judge teams by there wild-card performance, and brush off the body of work.  I keep hearing that the Jets are just a tough match-up for the Chargers.  After one week, a San Diego team that has won 11 in a row and has one of the top-6 QB’s in the NFL are a threat to lose at home to a Jet’s team that was truly an 8-8 team.

The Cowboys, Tony Romo and Wade Phillips can’t win a playoff game ever and after one win against a beat-up and disinterested Eagles squad they are the newly crowned SuperBowl favorites.  I agree that they are a legit threat, but we are so quick to jump on there team Defensive Speed that we forget they have something called Gerald Sensabaugh and Orlando Scandrick trying to cover Percy Harvin, Sid Rice and Vishante Shiancoe.  Don’t even get me started with the Special Teams debate in this game; I will cover that later.

On to the game analysis:

Cards @ Saints-  Fox really was served up with two great games this weekend.  Cards/Saints and Cowboys/Viks.  Interesting game, everyone assumes a 38-35 rollercoaster.  New Orleans has been shaky for quite a bit now and have lost two in a row at home.  I think mentally they really did need a couple of weeks to regroup.  I can’t say I have a real strong feeling either way in this game.  I do think Arizona has become a better team the 2nd half of the year as they found a rushing attack in Beanie Wells.  However, I’m really afraid that they spent a lot of energy on an emotional OT win vs. the Packers.  Then have to travel a couple of time zones, play on a short week (late sunday game into early saturday game), in a loud dome against an offense that I don’t see them stopping a whole lot.  I don’t think New Orleans’ defense is any better since the luck seems to have run out on the defensive scores.  I think they are rested and ready for this one and come out on top with room to spare….30-21.

Ravens @ Colts….  Ravens do have a lot of playmakers with Rice, Lewis, Ed Reed.  Colts certainly have history of stuggling in early rounds of playoffs.  Here is what we should know about the Colts last two early exits as a #1 seed.  In 2005, they lost 21-18 to a red hot Steelers team who had won 6 in a row and went on to win the SuperBowl that year.  In 2007, Indy lost 28-24 to a super hot Chargers team who had won 7 in a row.  Not as bad as they looked.  This Baltimore team isn’t nearly as hot, having been just good not great all year.  Baltimore looked like world beaters last week blitzing a Tom Brady that was playing hurt and slow.  Containing an aerial attach that didn’t have All-Pro Wes Welker and did have a limping gimpy Randy Moss.  They stopped a rushing attach that featured a 50-year old Kevin Faulk.  There is no way they can be competitive this week if Flacco completes 4 of 10 for 36 yards. Although I respect Baltimore a lot, I think it’s thin secondary will get worked over by Peyton Manning.   Indy 27-14.

Jets @ Chargers-  Jets have become quite fashionable this week.  I agree they have a shut-down corner and love to blitz.  The Jets will run the ball with success.  However, I can’t imagine a scenario that will allow them to win on the Road against a hot and elite Chargers team.  San Diego has a lot more weapons that the Bengals ever dreamed of.  Rivers is a superior QB to Carson Palmer and has a lot more team speed than Bengals.  Vincent Jackson, Antonio Gates, Darren Sproles, Malcolm Floyd and LT.  I think if Jets need to fall back to its QB to catch-up it could get out of hand quickly.  One game doesn’t make a season for Mr. Sanchez, history points to a few turnovers this week.  Chargers cruise 27-10.

Cowboys @ Vikings-  I’m certain this will be a fun one and I’m nearly certain this one will decide the NFC title.  Since when is it a bigger question if Brett Favre can win a big game than if Tony Romo can?  I don’t get that.  I think that the Vikings have more elite playmakers, they will have a strong home field advantage.  Most glaring difference between these two teams is special teams; and in a close match-up like this it will rear its fate.  Harvin returning Kicks and Longwell kicking FG’s are big advantages.  Look for a long return and a clutch FG (or a missed FG by the waiver wire pick-up Suisham) to be a large part of the difference in this one.  I just don’t understand why the national media hasn’t addressed this as it will be a factor.  Vikings advance 26-21.

That is four home squads advancing; not sure it will happen.  I just can’t find one road team that I’m sold on.  Enjoy the weekend!

NFL Playoffs – The Vegas Angle

Everyone out there wants to get that last piece of info, that last bit of edge before finishing their respective bets, office pools, etc…

Let the Minnesota Guy help you with this:

Cincy vs. Jets-  Quite simple to me.  Bad QB on road vs. good defense = easy Cincy win.  Give the points and watch Cincy slowly destroy what is left of Mark Sanchez’s confidence.  I can’t imagine this being much closer than 23-10.

Ne vs. Balt-  Interesting game.  NE hasn’t beaten anyone and Baltimore’s defense is leaky.  Brady should throw for a lot of yardage on Baltimores secondary.  Ray Rice and Ray Lewis will need to be the difference makers.  I wonder if the magic is missing this year for the Patriots.  Tough one to pick, if you get upset bonus’ take the Ravens.  All things being equal take the Patriots.  Feels like a 27-24 type to me.

Phily vs. Dallas-  Another game that is tough to handicap.  A battle of two different assumptions.  We assume Dallas will choke and we assume that Andy Reid never loses 1st round playoff games.  This one feels a little different.  Phily is on the road, has a poor defense, needs to get at least 1 maybe 2 big plays from DeSean Jackson to compete and finally, I’m not sure Westbrook wants to play football anymore.  Dallas doesn’t seem poised to choke this week.  Defense is playing well and they have multiple threats via air and ground.  The more I write the more I like:  Dallas 30-17.

GB vs. Zona-  The Cards need to be playing the “no respect” card, don’t they?  I mean returning NFC Champs at home should mean something.  Wisenhut gets the coaching edge.  Dare I say, Arizona has the better ground game.  However, with Bouldin playing hurt once again and the Cardinals defense leaky we should consider the Packers in this one.  GB’s defense has played well (although I think vastly overrated), its QB is the real deal and they have many targets to throw it at.  The public is all over GB in this one and that scares me.  In the end, GB just feels like the better team and Arizona doesn’t feel like it has any special home-field advantage so I take the Pack 27-20.

It will be great to get this round done and the divisional round going.  NFC is set-up for an awesome playoff season and the AFC looks like a 2 team race.  Below are the Vegas lines for the SuperBowl and my thoughts.

Jets 40/1 –  A waste of cash at any odds.  No chance for more than one win.  Today’s era requires you to throw the ball to win.

Cincy 30/1-  Not much of a chance.  I think one emotional win and then dissected by Manning.

Zona 25/1-  Nearly won it last year at longer odds, but I don’t see it with so many good NFC teams this year.

Baltimore 25/1-  Among the best values.  Loads of potential with Flacco, Rice, Ray Lewis and injured 1st round New England.

Phily 20/1-  Trendy long-shot pick.  I don’t like them with that Defense on the road for 3 weeks in a row.

GB 15/1-  Very good value as they have balanced team and can play “no one believes” card.  Special Teams are not good.

NE 12/1-  Tough to toss Belichek squad from contention.  Haven’t proven much this year though and Fred Taylor is lead back.

Dallas 12/1-  Red Hot and lots of talent.  Very good value in wide-open NFC.  Defense Speed can rattle Favre and already won in NO.

MN 6/1-  9 pro-bowlers can’t be wrong.  Very good special teams, Very diverse offense, Can stop run and pressure QB with front four.  Homer pick, but I do like.  Would rather they were in the 8/1 range though.

NO 4/1-  Offense on Turf is great, running game average at best.  Kicking game is in trouble and Defense is suspect.  Dont’ get many sacks and the INT’s for TD’s have gone away.  Need to win every game 35-31 and that is a problem.

SD 7/2-  Like the defense, really like the competitive QB and the Kicking game.  Don’t like the coach this time of year and wonder if he will try to run it too much.  I do like that they are basically a gimmie to get to the AFC title game.  Not much value though.

INDY 5/2-  DB’s can’t cover anything, Running game is awful and coach is unproven.  QB is a legend, but pretty average playoff history.  Not much value either.

NFC teams really give the most value and I would lay my efforts on GB, DAL and MN.

Bad wine…easy to define

A good glass of wine can be difficult to describe.  To each sipper a different opinion, what is awesome to me may only be OK to you.  However, a bad wine is easy to taste and not tough to describe.

Right here, right now I’m having one of those very easy to describe wines.  At this moment my taste buds are being infiltrated and slowly destroyed by the likes of a glass of Tisdale Shiraz; Non-Vintage of course.  Basically open a can of Welch’s Grape Pop, let it sit in a glass overnight and add a 1/2 shot of some random booze and viola, Tisdale is here.

If you are tired of these “value” wines and want to delight your palate….swing into Napa Valley Liquors and they will set you up with some tasty “value” wines that actually included a hint of flavor to it.