20 Jun Good wine, great story – McBride Sisters Sauvignon Blanc
The wine world is replete with compelling stories…
about the vineyards, the terroir and the wine itself.
This story is about two wine makers…pioneers in the field…
whose journey is as remarkable as it is unique.
Andréa Mc Bride was raised in New Zealand.
Her half-sister, Robin, was raised in Monterey, California.
They had the same father but different mothers.
At the time, there was no social media…
no communication at all between the “families”.
Growing up thousands of miles apart,
they had no knowledge of each other.
Things changed when Andréa got an unexpected call
from her father.
He told her he was dying of cancer.
He had a final wish: he wanted Andréa
and Robin…the half sisters who didn’t know
each other existed…to meet.
And it happened.
When Andréa was 16 and Robin was 25,
they saw each other for the first time.
They quickly discovered they shared
a common interest in wine.
They started a wine import business
and worked their way up the industry ladder.
Within a few years, the McBrides
became the first black women/sister duo
to start a wine company in the U.S.
The company flourished.
Now, McBride Sisters is the largest black-owned and
all women-funded wine company in the country.
It’s Wine Thursday!, our regular feature where
we feature a good wine that sells at a good price
and is easy to find at the store and online.
Since branching out as wine entrepreneurs,
the McBride sisters have done well.
They now have a number of brands and
a wide portfolio of products.
For Wine Thursday!, we’re going to check out
the wine that got the ball rolling for the sisters.
Where it’s from
The McBride sisters source grapes from vineyards in the
Wairau and Awatere valleys in the Marlborough district
of New Zealand. Located on the northeastern tip
of the South Island, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
is credited with putting New Zealand
on the international wine map.
What it is
The McBride Sisters’ 2022 Sauvignon Blanc delivers the flavors and feel
that we’ve come to expect from New Zealand’s classic wine.
Crisp citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon lead the way
with green apple and grassy undertones in the background.
It’s acidic, slightly tart and medium bodied.
This is not an overly complex wine but it is quite refreshing.
A summer crowd pleaser? Absolutely.
Don’t freeze it…no ice cubes!… but do serve it very well chilled.
Where to buy it
Target has this Sauvignon Blanc for $15.99.
The price at Total Wine is $16.99.
It’s at Fred Meyer and QFC for $17.99.
The price at Ralph’s is $18.99.
Safeway and Albertsons have it for $19.99.
It’s at BevMo for $21.99.
You can order it from Luekens Wine & Spirits for $13.99
https://www.luekensliquors.com
B-21’s price is $14.99
Hazel’s Beverage World has it for $14.99
and it’s at K & D Wine & Spirits for $16.99