WordNet
n. inexpensive wine sold in large bottles or jugs
Wikipedia
"Jug wine" is a term in the United States for inexpensive table wine (or "bulk wine") typically bottled in a glass jug.
Historically, jug wines were labeled semi-generically, often sold to third parties to be relabeled, or sold directly from the winery's tasting room to customers who would often bring their own bottles. For a period following Prohibition, jug wines were the only domestic wine available for most Americans. Beginning in the 1960s, when Americans began to consume more premium wine, jug wine took on a reputation for being "extreme value" (bargain-priced premium wine). Beginning in the late 1980s jug wines have increasingly been labeled varietally to meet consumer demand.
Usage examples of "jug wine".
Pouring a very small glass of the jug wine, Pellam tuned in again to Louis Bailey.
The superior grade that costs more to produce, more to bottle, more to store and so on, and your middle of the line right down to the jug wine.
Jack's excuse was that the liquor store closest to his apartment specialized in jug wine, not the better stuff.
Jacks excuse was that the liquor store closest to his apartment specialized in jug wine, not the better stuff.