The Menage a Trois Red has very fruity, almost jammy flavors dominated by red berries, blackberries, and just a bit of plum. It's has a creamy or velvety texture that helps make it very smooth and enjoyable to drink. It's quite approachable as a drier red wine that is easy to drink either alone or with food. My wife praises it by saying that it's a wine that's 'worth the calories' to drink during the evening. The acidity is relatively soft, medium dry, is full bodied, and has dry tannins. It will probably taste better to most people if you give it a chance to breathe for a bit before drinking.
The Menage a Trois Red works wonderfully as a drier red wine for picnics, barbecues, and cookouts. It not only pairs well with a variety of foods, but it also works well both colder and warmer.
Color & Clarity
The Menage a Trois Red is a nice clear but deep, purple-red wine.
Nose
The aromas of the Menage a Trois Red are light and fruity, dominated by red berries and little bit of smoke.
Palate
The Menage a Trois Red has very fruity, almost jammy flavors dominated by red berries, blackberries, and just a bit of plum. It's has a creamy or velvety texture that helps make it very smooth and enjoyable to drink. It's quite approachable as a drier red wine that is easy to drink either alone or with food. My wife praises it by saying that it's a wine that's "worth the calories" to drink during the evening. The acidity is relatively soft, medium dry, is full bodied, and has dry tannins. It will probably taste better to most people if you give it a chance to breathe for a bit before drinking.
The Menage a Trois Red works wonderfully as a drier red wine for picnics, barbecues, and cookouts. It not only pairs well with a variety of foods, but it also works well both colder and warmer.
Pairing Menage a Trois Red with Cheeses
- Cheddar Cheese: The Menage a Trois Red is acceptable with cheddar and perhaps a bit fruitier.
- Swiss Cheese: Pairing with swiss cheese is OK, but the wine becomes a bit more aromatic.
- Aged Gouda: The Menage a Trois Red is softened quite a bit with paired with aged Gouda
- Aged Parmesan: With aged Parmesan, the Menage a Trois Red is drier or even a bit harsher.
- American Cheese: This is a neutral pairing.
Pairing Menage a Trois Red with Main Dishes
- Hot Dog: Pairing hot dogs with Menage a Trois Red is OK.
- Hamburger: The Menage a Trois Red is a bit sweeter when paired with hamburger.
- Bratwurst: Pairing bratwurst with Menage a Trois Red is pretty good, possibly better than hot dogs.
- Roast Turkey: The Menage a Trois Red tastes a bit drier with roast turkey.
Pairing Menage a Trois Red with Side Dishes
- Egg Salad: Menage a Trois Red doesn't work at all with egg salad.
- Potato Chips: The flavors of the Menage a Trois Red improve a bit with potato chips because of the salt.
- Pretzels: The Menage a Trois Red works well with pretzels for the same reason that it works well with potato chips.
Folie a Deux
The title "Folie a Deux" is French for "shared fantasies" and has been adopted by a Napa Valley winery which uses twin dancing figures as its logo. Founded in 1981 and purchased in 2004 by Trinchero Family Estates, Folie a Deux focuses on making wines that are fun rather than stuffy, approachable rather than overly complex.
Menage a Trois
The Menage a Trois line of wines from Folie a Deux comprises of three (naturally): a red blend of three varietals, a white blend of three varietals, and a rose blend of three varietals.
