How many of you out there remember the episode of “The Brady Bunch” (if not click on Brady Bunch title) where Jan was frustrated about being the middle sister. In that episode she decided to start to wear a hideous black wig to differentiate herself from her popular older sister Marcia and her sweet, cute baby sister, Cindy. According to Jan, she felt as if she were invisible because she was the blond middle sister. It seems that a lot of middle sisters across the world often feel as if they are invisible when compared to their older and younger siblings.

Middle sisters, fret no more for you have been recognized and immortalized in one of the most special ways possible. You now have your own catalogue of wines named especially for you. I discovered these little gems this past weekend. They are tasty and reasonably priced and you will get two treats for the price of one in this blog as I introduce you to Smarty Pants and Forever Cool.

Middle Sister Wine are produced and bottled by Middle Sister in Santa Rosa, California. There are six exciting flavors, all with distinct personalities. Middle Sister wines have fun names like Drama Queen Pinot Grigio, Smarty Pants Chardonnay, and Forever Cool Merlot.  There is also Rebel Red, Wicked White and Mischief Maker Cabernet Sauvignon. Click on the link at the beginning of this paragraph to experience their exciting website. I had so much fun checking it out. There is a quiz you can take to determine which Middle Sister wine personality fits yours. I took it and wasn’t surprised at all with my results. See my results posted below…

“You’re a Drama Queen. Nobody does quite like you do. You like to make an entrance. You know the best color/cut/face/eyebrow/ wax lady. You are friends with the bartender, the chef, the kid who started Face Book and the mayor. You’re a social butterfly. When it’s time to land, it’s poolside in South Beach with a glass of Middle Sister Drama Queen Pinot Grigio. And a cabana boy.”

It’s funny because when I was in the store trying to decide which ones of theses wines to purchase I immediately pick up the Drama Queen but  decided to put it back to try the Smarty Pants Chard and the Forever Cool Merlot first. I was pleasantly surprised at both. The Smarty Pants Chardonnay is a blend of Chardonnay (76%) and a mixture of other white grapes(24%). You won’t find the woodsy taste in this bottle as you do with many chards. However, there is crisp smells of lemon and honeysuckle as well as the taste of refreshing citrus and pear on the tongue. Each of the Middle Sister wines has a story on the back label and chard story is below…

Middle Sister Smarty Pants Chardonnay

“Some girls are born beautiful. Some girls are born rich.  And some girls are born smart. The smart girls grow up and use their brains to make money to buy great clothes and travel abroad and throw dinner parties…where they serve chardonnay that they didn’t spend a fortune on…in wine glasses brought home from their last trip to Paris. Some girls are born smart. And we think they’re the luckiest girls of all.”

The other wine we tasted was the Forever Cool Merlot. This is a successful blend of Merlot (94%) and Malbec (4%). Smells of fresh raspberries, blackberries and vanilla give way to the taste of luscious berries with a finish of dark chocolate. Forever Cool’s back label story is found below…

Middle Sister Forever Cool Merlot

“The Age of Aquarius has come and gone, but some things never go out of style. Like flowers, peace and a nice glass of Merlot. Let’s take a moment to toast the sisters who march on to the beat of a different drummer. Nobody stays forever young. But you will always be forever cool. And for that, we salute you. Sip on!”

Now that I’ve tried the chard and merlot I must go back and pick up the Drama Queen Pinot Grigio. By the way did I tell you I find this hidden gems at Target??? That is right Target and the cost was only $10.99 a bottle.

Whether you are a middle sister or not you really should give these wines a try. They are just perfect for informal gatherings with friends and family. They go well with a variety of foods including Portobello mushroom burgers, grilled chicken caesar and corn chowder.

Go to their website and browse around. Don’t forget to take the quiz to see which middle sister you are most like. Finally as always please remember to drink responsibly.