Like other methods of cap management*, the process also douses the floating grape skins. First, the “rack and return” process does more than just remove seeds. There are two reasons why just describing the mechanics of the operation is inadequate. You know that it can’t really be that simple. Fewer seeds = lower seed-to-juice ratio = less extraction of seed tannins into juice = less tannic wine. Just a fruit-laden roller coaster ride of raspberries, strawberries, lychee nuts and flowers with a silky smooth finish.Délestage – (‘dehl-luh-STAJ’) aka “rack and return” (though the French sounds much more refined and romantic, as usual.) Refers to the practice of repeatedly draining fermenting red wine off of its skins through a screen that traps some portion of the seeds, then returning the drained-off juice to continue fermenting on the skins, but minus the seeds entrapped in the draining process. Our 2009 Menage a Trois is the epitome of a good rose. We’re talking about your really classy, country fair kind of carnival. Good rose is like a carnival in your mouth?and not one of your low rent carnivals. No malolactic fermentation here-just crisp acidity. The Gewurztraminer was cold fermented to preserve the exotic spice and naked fruit. The two red grapes received as 24-hour cold soak on the skins to give the wine its suggestive pinkness and luscious body. This 2009 is a madcap blend of Merlot, Syrah and Gewurztraminer. Menage a Trois examines what happens when you put three attractive, single, young grapes in one exquisite bottle. We just feel that three is better than one or two. And we would never snicker or make snide remarks about those of you who are satisfied with two varieties in your blend. We don’t look askance at those of you who are happy with just one variety in your wines. Some of us need to push the envelope while thinking outside the cutting edge of the box. We don’t advocate the abandonment of the traditional values. Together they make the perfect threesome. Varital Information: 46% Chardonnay, 18% Muscat Alexandria, 26% Chenin Blanc Each variety is individually harvested, gently crushed and coldfermented in small stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and character and retain the juicy fruit aromas. The Chardonnay is rich and firm. The 2009 Menage a Trois white marries Chardonnay, Muscat and Chenin Blanc. It’s fun it’s exciting it’s legal in most states. We just feel that three is better than one or two. And we would never snicker or make snide remarks about those of you who are satisfied with two varieties in your blend. Varietal Information:46% Zinfandel, 31% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon The rich flavors and firm tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon make it the ideal candidate for the bottom layer of the trio. Merlot, with its generous mouth feel and red fruits, fits perfectly in the middle. On top we’ve got Zinfandel, a saucy tease that brings blackberry and raspberry jam to the relationship. To add complexity and retain character, each variety was fermented separately, then blended together prior to bottling. Menage a Trois red brings together three strange bedfellows: Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. But why stop at double when there was a triple entendre just waiting to be had? Menage a Trois examines what happens when you put three attractive, single, young grapes in one exquisite bottle.
You know, a not-so-subtle quip accompanied by a sly wink of the eye and a secret titter.
Sure, we could have settled for your good old-fashioned double entendre. Which are the California Red the California White and Rose. There are 3 main wines in the range of “Menage a Trois”. And Folie a Deux also produces a range of wines called “Menage a Trois” Named for the French term meaning “shared fantasies,” Folie a Deux wines represent the fulfillment of a dream to create a beautiful dance of flavors and true varietal expression.
And It has always been the passion of Folie a Deux to craft wines that will deliver a delightful shared experience. Folie a Deux is a boutique winery of Napa Valley producing low volume high quality red wines since 1981.
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