Name: Menage a Trois Exotic Blend
Variety of Origin: Chardonnay, Muscat Blanc, Chenin Blanc
Country of Origin: United States
Region of Origin: California
Vintage Year: 2022
Price: $11
Wine Critic Review: "Menage A Trois Exotic Blend is a seductive and intriguing combination of lush tropical fruit flavors that tantalize your taste buds. This wine entices with aromas of mango, passion fruit, and juicy pineapple, creating a captivating and exotic experience that is simply unforgettable." (https://www.drinkhacker.com/2024/02/13/review-2022-love-is-wine-chardonnay/?srsltid=AfmBOooYGsPyY_I25lMztzgzX_JHOQYOXU2w1Sxm3lS_vC8Ylzw8CUB7)
References: Based on page 96 of the Wine Folly, Chardonnay has notes of yellow apple, starfruit, pineapple, vanilla, butter. I did not get many citrus notes in this wine. This wine did have slight buttery notes and some of the acidity of pineapple. From page 138, Muscat Blanc has notes of orange blossom, meyer lemon, mandarin orange, ripe pear and honeysuckle. I did not get any of these notes. From page 98, Chenin Blanc has notes of quince, yellow apple, pear, chamomile, and honey. I did not get any of these notes, maybe a slight hint of chamomile as it had a very earthy flavor.
My review: I think I just really don't like Chardonnay. That was the main flavor I got from this wine, the oaky dry flavor of Chardonnay and I really don't like it. This wine was too dry for my tastes. I also felt this wine had bad balance as it was slightly too dry and there was no flavor to balance it out. I was looking forward to the fruity flavors of this wine but could get any of them even after drinking a decent amount of the wine. This is one of the least favorites of the wines I've tried.
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