Middle Sisters have a wine of their own – Rebel Red!

Oct 30 2009

I am part of a trio of sisters. To be exact, I am right in the middle. Not the oldest who carries the bulk of the responsibility or the youngest who enjoys here own type of pampering, but right smack in the middle. Being the middle sister, I have learned to have thick skin, be a mediator, and act as therapist when necessary. The only people who truly understand the complexity of my birth order are other middle sisters. It was a pleasant surprise on a shopping trip to come across a wine called “Middle Sister.”

I was a little hesitant to pick it up because of where I was getting it from, but I decided that the picture was a great representation of a middle sister, so I decided “Why not?” Haven’t I heard somewhere that women wine buyers tend to buy based on label? It sold me! And at $10.99 it was worth every penny. The one I picked up was Rebel Red (how appropriate for a middle sister!).

Rebel Red is a blend of different grapes, 38% zinfandel, 34% merlot, 21% cabernet sauvignon, 5% syrah, 2% mixed red varietals. When I took a sip, I was pleasantly surprised to see how smooth it was. It wasn’t too sweet or too dry, which is perfect for me.

Since then, I have tasted other Middle Sister wines – both red and white – and have not been disappointed with any of them. The wines all seem to have a balance that will fit many wine drinkers’ palates – a nice, smooth sipping wine that is easy to enjoy. Middle Sister wines have quickly become one of my favorite to pick up when I want to relax with a nice glass of wine or am joining friends for dinner.

The only issue is that I have not been able to find it anywhere but in Target. I’ve looked at my local wine shop and grocery, but no go. This is such a delightful wine, that I can only hope they will expand their distribution – Target is not a place most people go seeking out wine and I fear this enjoyable tasting wine will go largely undiscovered in the aisles across from CDs and cameras.

Even if you aren’t a middle sister, I recommend checking this one out. I have recommended it and shared bottles with several friends, and they’ve all been pleased. Give it a try!