Merlot has a bad reputation. It is often described as “feminine,” as if that is an insult. Yeah, if you’re a 14-year-old boy trying to fit in on the playground, then it might be time to bloody a nose. But other than that, can we all grow up? Joan Jett is feminine, but how many of us would want to go toe-to-toe with her? Not recommended, unless getting an ass-whipping is your idea of fun. Gender roles for people are confusing enough, assigning them to wine is flat-out stupid.