Under Bob Trinchero, the proprietor of several renowned California wineries, the quality at Folie a Deux has skyrocketed.The grapes for the 2018 Folie a Deux Chardonnay were selected from premier vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley where some of the most globally renowned Chardonnay is made. There was no invitation to explore the property either (there was a courtyard beyond the tasting room). Folie a Deux has blossomed since coming under the Trinchero family umbrella in 2004. The wine was pleasant, but no great value. Its lush, dark berry flavors, silky tannins and long, sumptuous finish are truly regal. Classic Zinfandel from the North Coasts undisputed Zin region, the Dry Creek Valley. Cool-climate Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley. Delicate Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast. Bottle (750ml) Folie a Deux Menage a Trois Red, California, USA (750ml) shipping.

The staff was not friendly or attentive we were not acknowledged for several minutes, and even once we were given wines to taste, there was no attempt to describe or 'sell' the wine. Folie a Deux Menage a Trois Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml This wine blends grapes from three outstanding California growing regions: Sonoma, Lake and Napa counties. Our wines are crafted to exude varietal character, while expressing the nuances of Sonoma Countys iconic sub-appellations. You will not be disappointed!įirst we drink there wines at home, but the tasting was not that great, mostly because of the staff was not friendly or seamed to care if we were there or not? We managed to acquire a small cache of some of the bottles that had been carefully aging in the winery cellar and now this beautifully aged, remarkably fresh and complex Merlot can be yours at a fantastic price.Amazing flavor from these wines. Drying tannins belabor the finish, before rediscovering its lovely, though bold, expression of fruit.' Wine Enthusiast Magazine scored this 90 points when it was released saying 'Lipstick cherry and vanilla provide a burst of red fruit succulence around a core of big oak and a leathery midpalate marked by dried sage. Stores and prices for Folie a Deux Menage a Trois Silk, California prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. 100% Merlot, following a 10-14 day maceration period, the lots were aged for 15 months in a combination of French American and Hungarian oak barrels. This wine has won many awards: the 2017 vintage was awarded Gold from the San Francisco International Wine Competition, and the 2016 vintage was awarded Gold from the San Francisco Chronicle W. Well, we found one and it's terrific! Grapes for this Folie à Deux 2013 Merlot were hand-picked from a selection of prime vineyards in the cooler parts of Alexander Valley. 2013 was one of the greatest vintages of this decade and needless to say the wines simply not to be found. We got away with one! He's a amazing library selection from Folie a Deux.

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