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Ménage à Trois Winery Midnight Red Red Blend

Ménage à Trois Winery · California · United States

$8.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 92-point score from Tasting Panel at a price under $25.

Taste profile

SweetnessDrySweet
BodyLightFull
Acidity*SoftBright
Tannin*SilkyGrippy
Oak*NoneBold
Fruit*SubtleIntense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Blackberry and spiced plum with mocha, spice and a smooth, plush finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like soft California red blends such as Apothic Red, Dark Horse Big Red Blend, 19 Crimes red blends, or other ripe, smooth reds with a touch of mocha.

Why buy it

A reliable under-$15 California red for shoppers who want a rich, smooth, fruit-forward bottle without firm tannins.

Best for

Steak, barbecue, chocolate desserts, charcuterie, and casual entertaining.

Style

Dark, ripe, plush and oak-kissed rather than earthy or austere.

Drinks like

California red blend, soft Merlot-led blend, ripe New World red blend.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly and easy-drinking.

Pairs well with

grilled steak or burgers · barbecue ribs or pulled pork · charcuterie board with cured meats and medium cheeses · black velvet cake or chocolate cake · red wine pasta or tomato-based pasta

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
Not required; 15-20 minutes of air can soften the fruit and oak tones.
Glassware:
Standard red wine glass or universal glass.
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy now; made for immediate, fruit-forward drinking.
After opening:
Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Ménage à Trois Midnight is a smooth, dark-fruited California red blend built around plush Merlot, structured Cabernet Sauvignon and inky Petite Sirah. Expect blackberry, spiced plum, mocha and warm spice in a soft, crowd-friendly style.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Red Blend
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah
Producer
Ménage à Trois Winery
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.8%

Details last verified September 16, 2026

Winemaking details
Winemaker:
Not stated.
Vineyard source:
California; specific vineyard sources were not stated.
Vessel:
Not stated.
About the winery · Ménage à Trois Winery

Ménage à Trois is a California wine brand based in St. Helena and built around approachable blends. The brand story emphasizes playful, multi-grape blending and credits Ménage à Trois with helping define the premium red blend category. Midnight is positioned as the brand's darker, bolder red blend, with Merlot contributing plush texture, Cabernet Sauvignon adding power, and Petite Sirah adding inky intensity.

Critic reviews

92/100Tasting Panel

Dark black-cherry mocha, blackberry and plum, with blueberry and violet notes and a creamy, velvet-textured palate.

Reviewed: Menage a Trois Midnight Dark Red Blend (2012), 2014-09 · source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ménage à Trois Winery Midnight Red Red Blend dry or sweet?
Ménage à Trois Winery Midnight Red Red Blend is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Ménage à Trois Winery Midnight Red Red Blend taste like?
Blackberry and spiced plum with mocha, spice and a smooth, plush finish.
What food pairs with Ménage à Trois Winery Midnight Red Red Blend?
It pairs well with grilled steak or burgers, barbecue ribs or pulled pork, charcuterie board with cured meats and medium cheeses, black velvet cake or chocolate cake and red wine pasta or tomato-based pasta.
How should I serve Ménage à Trois Winery Midnight Red Red Blend?
Serve at 60-65°F. Not required; 15-20 minutes of air can soften the fruit and oak tones. Glass: Standard red wine glass or universal glass.
Is Ménage à Trois Winery Midnight Red Red Blend a good value?
At $8.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Tasting Panel; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Ménage à Trois Winery Midnight Red Red Blend?
750 ml bottle, 13.8% alcohol by volume.