"Do you eat dessert first? Do you keep an emergency supply of cupcakes on hand at all times? Have you ever met a piece of strudel you didn’t like? Then you, my friend, are an official Sweetie Pie. If you believe the world should be a sweeter place (and that includes the world of wine), this scrumptious red is made especially for you. Life is sweet. And now, what’s in our glass is too."
Today I am going to talk about Middle Sister "Sweetie Pie" sweet red (average $9.99) and some sweet red wines in general (or at least what grinds me gears on american "sweet red").
Sweet red is basically what it is. Sweet. Red. BUT, there lie-ins the problem. Germany, Belgium, Hungary, etc. is known for having beautiful reds that are lush and full of flavor. It is basically the red wine meant for white wine lovers.
I had my first true sweet red at the Minneapolis Home and Garden show back in February of 2011. The problem with having something as good as what I tasted is that you'll never be able to find anything that can match that.
America has been trying to perfect the sweet red with very little success. Everytime I have opened a bottle, my first reaction is "where's the sweetness?!" and that was my same reaction with Middle Sister's so-called "Sweetie Pie".
-There was very little to no aroma.
-The wine has a lighter body.
-Little to no sweetness! There is a slight, almost indestinct, sweetness in the start but fades quickly.
-There is a very light dryness.
-No unpleasant aftertaste lingers.
I didn't hate this wine, but I was very disappointed. I have tasted a true, German, sweet red so I cannot find any comparison with these American knock-offs that are claiming to be what they aren't.
My overall rating: 50/100.
Finishing up Middle Sister tomorrow with "Smarty Pants". I'm going to make dinner now. A nice eggplant and bulgar cassoulette.
Jusqu'à Demain
Racecar
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