Sunday, March 7, 2021

Wine Tasting: Apothic Red



Name:  Apothic Red

Variety:  Red Blend

Region:  California

Country:  United States

Year:  2018

Price:  $10.99



Tasting Notes (provided on the bottle):  Our winemaker masterfully creates a smooth blend where rich layers of dark fruit emerge, complemented by hints of mocha and vanilla.  A long, smooth finish opens your night to endless possibilities.

Wine Folly:  Because this Apothic Red is a blend of unspecified red varietals, I could not find any specific reference to this type of wine in Wine Folly.

My Review:  This 2018 Apothic Red possessed a very strong odor of dark currant and coffee (there was almost a sense of chocolate in its powerful aroma).  Unfortunately, I found its taste to be quite dull - there was a significant lack of flavor in this wine, and its medium-body and light astringent component rendered it quite bland.  In my wine experiences so far, I have not been a fan of blends - this Apothic Red blend certainly confirmed that observation.  I would not recommend this wine to anyone who is really searching for complex, unique flavors.

I did not pair this wine with any food.

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