Winemaker Notes

Although it’s a tad risqué, Ménage à Trois Chardonnay has an impeccable, California coastal pedigree. To enhance its delicious fruity flavors, we fermented the wine with a special French yeast (but of course!), induced partial malolactic fermentation, and coupled the creamy result with French and American oak.

Tasting Notes

Each appellation partner in our Ménage à Trois Chardonnay contributes a distinctive quality to the finished blend: crisp, lemon and lime aromas and vibrant, tropical fruit flavors from the Central Coast; and beautiful structure from the North Coast. The resulting Chardonnay is full-bodied on the palate, with strong varietal fruit characters.

Menage a Trois Chardonnay is a captivating expression of this classic varietal. With a harmonious blend of lush, ripe fruit flavors like tropical pineapple, juicy honeydew melon, and hints of creamy vanilla, this wine offers a delightful sensory journey. Its smooth, silky texture and well-balanced oak notes create a luxurious palate experience, making it an ideal companion for moments of indulgence or casual gatherings where its vibrant and approachable character shines through.

Winemaker Notes
Our winemakers wanted to craft a wine that possessed everything they loved about Merlot, only more: more rich fruit flavors, more cocoa accents, a more voluptuous mouthfeel. They selected grapes from premier vineyards in California’s Central Coast and North Coast appellations, known for producing grapes with exceptionally rich flavors and aromas. Finally, they fermented the wine on French and American oak to round out the flavors and mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes
Lavish is a luxurious, over the top expression of Merlot, offering a truly sensual experience. From its deep ruby red color and its alluring blueberry cordial fragrance, Lavish promises to be much more than a typical Merlot. On the palate, seamlessly integrated flavors of rich, ripe blueberries and juicy black plums flirt recklessly with dark cocoa and sensual vanilla notes before being swept up in a smooth, chocolaty finish. It’s full-bodied with a soft, round mouthfeel—a uniquely rich, extraordinarily lavish Merlot.