Grocery Wine

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?”