winemaker's notes:
Ménage à Trois Red brings together three strange bedfellows: Zinfandel, Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon. To add complexity and retain character, each variety was fermented
separately, then blended together prior to bottling. On top there's Zinfandel, a saucy
tease that brings blackberry and raspberry jam to the relationship. Merlot, with its
generous mouth feel and red fruits, fits perfectly in the middle. The rich flavors and firm
tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon make it the ideal candidate for the bottom layer of the trio.
The 2006 Ménage à Trois Red exposes
the fresh, ripe, jam like fruit that
is the calling card of California
wine. Forward, silky and soft, this
delicious dalliance makes the
perfect accompaniment for grilled
meats or chicken.