I don’t know if to be excited or disappointed at the news that my favorite go to gift wines are being introduced at Target stores — different wine (no longer by Swanson Vineyards but a California blend), same fun labels in a more limited selection (just the three above). The new blend is much more affordable at $12.99 a bottle. And of course the same witty sentiment still makes a fun gift. But somehow I’m going to miss the combination of good wine and good fun all in one.

A fond farewell to some of the original house wines: