Menage A Trois Chardonnay California

Great price for a Chardonnay of this quality. The grapes come from cool coastal areas, and the wine brims with crisp, long hangtime ripeness, accented with toasty oak. Feels rich and creamy, with pineapple, tropical fruit and vanilla flavors. Producer Information Mnage Trois is a value-priced California wine brand owned by Trinchero Family Estates. Its portfolio includes more than a dozen wines made from popular international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. The label was created in 1996 by the Folie Deux winery in St Helena. It was initially a single red blend of three varieties Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which gave the wine its name. A white blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Moscato was introduced as well. With its risqu name and affordable price tag, Mnage Trois quickly became a popular brand, successfully incorporating the sexual innuendo of the label into its marketing. In 2004 the brand, along with Folie Deux, was bought by Trinchero, which also owns the value-driven Sutter Home line of wines. Trinchero expanded the Mnage Trois range to include more blends, and also introduced single variety wines. In 2009, Mnage Trois was named wine brand of the year by the industry publication Market Watch, that same year selling 1.6 million cases. It continues to be made at the Folie Deux winery, and has also expanded its label to a line of Vodka.