Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois Rosé(2006)

We don't advocate the abandonment of the traditional values. But some of us like alternatives. Some of us need to push the envelope while thinking outside the cutting edge of the box. We don't look askance at those of you who are happy with just one variety in your wines. And we would never snicker or make snide remarks about those of you who are satisfied with two varieties in your blend. We just feel that three is better than one or two. Ménage à Trois examines what happens when you put three attractive, single, young grapes in one exquisite bottle.WINEMAKER NOTESGood rosé is like a carnival read more...in your mouth—and not one of your low rent carnivals. We're talking about your really classy, country fair kind of carnival. Our 2006 Ménage à Trois is the epitome of a good rosé. No pretension, no pretense. Just a fruit-laden roller coaster ride of raspberries, strawberries, lychee nuts and flowers with a silky smooth finish.WINEMAKINGThis 2006 is a madcap blend of Merlot, Syrah and Gewürztraminer. The two red grapes received as 24-hour cold soak on the skins to give the wine its suggestive pinkness and luscious body. The Gewürztraminer was cold fermented to preserve the exotic spice and naked fruit. No malolactic fermentation here-just crisp acidity.WINE INFORMATIONComposition: Merlot, Syrah & GewürztraminerAlcohol: 12.9%T.A.: 0.64g/100mlpH: 3.20Residual Sugar: 1.6g/100mlRelease Date: May 2007    (hide)