I’ll just start this off by saying, I’m known for my child like innocence, and I wouldn’t dare use the name of this wine to attempt to lure Amy into a conversation which might throw her off balance. With that disclaimer here’s how a recent phone call went (totally innocent! I swear!):
Phil: “Hey, when I get home let’s try that Menage a Trois.”
Amy: “In your dreams!”
Phil: “No seriously, it’s been a long day and what better way to relax? I heard it’s great!”
Amy: “Oh yeah? From who?”
Phil: “Some guy at the grocery store.”
Amy: “You’ve been drinking haven’t you?”
With that I went ahead and clarified that I was talking about the Menage a Trois Red Wine from Napa Valley’s Folie A Deux Winery. I never did get Amy to tell me what she thought I was talking about 😉
Alright, enough with the innuendos here’s the scoop on the Menage a Trois Red Wine. To be frank the name is the best thing about this relatively cheap wine (Under $10 on sale at Safeway or Vons). Being a blend of California Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet I expected something hearty. Unfortunately the end result was thin and lifeless.
Despite the unimpressive wine, I’m tempted to buy it again for the sole purpose of serving it to guests. Imagine people’s reactions when you call for their attention and say “Who would like a little Menage a Trois before dinner?”
I DRINK MORE EXPENSIVE WINE THAN THIS,BUT I FIND THIS WINE EXCELLENT AND IMPRESSIVE,FOR THE MONEY IT STACKS UP WITH THE BEST OF THEM.I SERV IT TO ALL MY GUESTS,AND THEY ARE AMARONE AND BRUNELLO DRINKERS AND THEY LOVE THIS ONE.
I also thought it was pretty good for the money. I have and would buy it again.
Thanks for the feedback Mellisa. Maybe I need to give it another shot.
At fist taste I was not impressed but after opening and sitting for 2 days I found it much more palatable. Not a bad everyday wine for the price
Alright. I’m convinced I need to have another Ménage A Trois.
(Yes, I went there)
I was given the Ménage a Trois Red as a gift and opened it as a last resort. I was pleasantly surprised at the nose and the light fruity taste. I will probably buy this myself.
I like drinking red wine. This by far my favorite.
Another haughty wine reviewer! Don’t we have enough of those already? Hey! This is just an every day table wine…..and a good one too.
When I’m not drinking cocktails, I really enjoy red wine. However if you want a good red wine for under $10, try Dark Horse. This blend is far superior to Ménage a Trois and is arsenic free! To be totally honest, there was an entire write up of Ménage a Trois for it’s high amount of arsenic. So if you to keep healthy, drink a glass of red wine every night for your heart and blood, but stay away from the arsenic wines!
Dark Horse ?!? It’s one of most cheap, gaudy, artificial, and out of balance blands I have ever tried. The wines of the same price, like Daily red, Soar and Red Frontier put DR to shame. Just a few cents. All the best to everyone.