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This is Ménage à Trois Advice, where once a month, we put in our three cents on matters of money, love, life and, of course, wine.

You Ask…
I’m a Cancer in every sense of the stereotype: hard-shelled on the outside, soft and sensitive on the inside. Lately, I feel as though my tough exterior is holding me back from romantic relationships. Opening up isn’t easy for me, as I’ve been hurt in the past. How do I let down my guard to show potential partners that deep down, I’m more whole-hearted than hard-headed?

…We Tell
Like the age-old adage, never judge a wine by its bottle (or is it a book by its cover?), we’d never judge a Cancer by its shell! We know that deep down, you’re as sweet and caring as they come. Since you say you’ve been hurt before, you might start by opening up slowly but surely, giving others a peek at what lies beneath. No risk, no reward!

In fact, you’re not so far off from Ménage à Trois Midnight—a deep blend that surprises with every tasting note. Our most intense expression yet, this varietal is bursting with dusky aromas, an extraordinarily deep color, and rich, ripe black fruit—but you’d never know it just checking out the bottle. So when it comes to romantic endeavors, do like this mysterious red varietal: uncork and slowly pour your heart out. The gradual reveal of your softer side will be simply irresistible to those around you.