![]() It’s medium-to full-bodied with medium chewy tannins and finish. This is an expansively rich and layered wine, full bodied and bright in black cherry and blackberry, and with an underlying goodness of graham cracker. James Suckling scored this 92 points saying "Tight and focused for a 2017 with plenty of ripe-berry and light spice character. 985 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot, the wine was aged for 22 months in a combination of French, American and Hungarian oak barrels, 22% new. This Cab underwent a maceration period of 10 to 16 days which brought rich color, medium body, balanced mouthfeel and excellent aging potential. The fruit yielded rich flavors and soft tannins. 2017 brought abundant sunshine allowing the grapes to ripen evenly throughout the growing season. The Menage à Trois brand sold 1. Menage à Trois Red was the top selling red wine product in the United States as of 2010. Grapes for this Cab were sourced primarily from their Cloverdale Estate vineyard in the heart of Alexander Valley. Folie à Deux currently makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon blanc.The winery also produces three wine blends and four varietals under the name Menage à Trois. Alexander Valley is one of the premier regions in all of California for Cabernet Sauvignon, lead by giants like Jordan, Silver Oak, Simi, Stonestreet and many more. Under Bob Trinchero, the proprietor of several renowned California wineries, the quality at Folie a Deux has skyrocketed. Folie a Deux has blossomed since coming under the Trinchero family umbrella in 2004. ![]()
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