The menage a trois is the coupling of three grapes, Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The actual blend is 46% Zinfandel, 31% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon.
A deep dark, clear raspberry jello red. The nose does not give up much, a bit of strawberry, a touch of chocolate and not much else. Nicely fruit forward, soft round black and blueberry flavors, cocoa powder, raspberry and then you can sense the tannins in the mid-palate. The tannins are light, but give the Menage a Trois enough structure and body to hold the fruit together. There is a nice raspberry jam finish.
A good starter red wine for people who don’t know if they like red wine. Nice flavor, soft and approachable, but there is enough going on to please experienced red wine drinkers.
This wine could be enjoyed when eating grilled meats or chicken.
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Menage a Trois was named 2009 ‘Wine Brand of the Year’ by Market Watch.
Availability:
2009 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $13.99 a bottle, on sale for $10.99 a bottle 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014. SKU#16619
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