Apothic

Apothic Crush Limited Release California Petite Sirah Pinot Noir

8.3272 ratings
7.82 pro ratings
California, USA
Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish, Tomato-Based, Lamb, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
James Alford

If prison rape had a taste...

If prison rape had a taste...

18 people found it helpfulJan 30th, 2015
Sarah Terry

At first it was very tannic, kind of harsh, and very fruit forward. Then after I let it breath for 30 mins the smooth, rich, milk chocolate flavors emerged from this wine. I think a few more years in the bottle will do this young wine well. If you chose this wine I say let it breath after uncorking or let it settle in the cellar for a few years.

At first it was very tannic, kind of harsh, and very fruit forward. Then after I let it breath for 30 mins the smooth, rich, milk chocolate flavors emerged from this wine. I think a few more years in the bottle will do this young wine well. If you chose this wine I say let it breath after uncorking or let it settle in the cellar for a few years.

7 people found it helpfulApr 9th, 2015
George Leisten

A young blend... Let it breath

A young blend... Let it breath

6 people found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
Lisa Soete

Omg. I think packets of cherry and grape koolaide was added. Omg. I can't even begin to say how bad bad bad this wine is. I don't even think I can drink a whole glass. Sorry Apothic, epic fail.

Omg. I think packets of cherry and grape koolaide was added. Omg. I can't even begin to say how bad bad bad this wine is. I don't even think I can drink a whole glass. Sorry Apothic, epic fail.

4 people found it helpfulMar 24th, 2015
Christi Williams Ragsdale

I could pick up vanilla and caramel, but it tasted artificial to me. I will finish the bottle, but will not drink again.

I could pick up vanilla and caramel, but it tasted artificial to me. I will finish the bottle, but will not drink again.

4 people found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2015
Chris Calvert

Sweet and syrupy for a red, with underlying pepper, mass-market chocolate, and over-ripe fruit. About as sophisticated as a hammer, but not altogether awful. Had it paired with wild mushroom soup, beef tenderloin and grilled lobster tails.

Sweet and syrupy for a red, with underlying pepper, mass-market chocolate, and over-ripe fruit. About as sophisticated as a hammer, but not altogether awful. Had it paired with wild mushroom soup, beef tenderloin and grilled lobster tails.

3 people found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2015
League of Pretentious Gentlemen

Grape juice with some alcohol mixed in. Synthetic-tasting, while lacking any real good points. An overly sweet alcoholic Kool-aid for the masses. Save your money.

Grape juice with some alcohol mixed in. Synthetic-tasting, while lacking any real good points. An overly sweet alcoholic Kool-aid for the masses. Save your money.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2015
Michael Muehlbauer

In a blind tasting this just happen to be our final wine out of 3. With Carmel notes it made it a nice wine to finish with.

In a blind tasting this just happen to be our final wine out of 3. With Carmel notes it made it a nice wine to finish with.

1 person found it helpfulMay 15th, 2015
Eric Cheung

Kinda strong, in the not so good areas. A bit of dark fruit and some chocolate, but not too pleasing. A bit astringent and alcoholic. 2013 vintage

Kinda strong, in the not so good areas. A bit of dark fruit and some chocolate, but not too pleasing. A bit astringent and alcoholic. 2013 vintage

1 person found it helpfulMay 1st, 2015
Noelle Rucker

For an inexpensive wine, it definitely does the job.

For an inexpensive wine, it definitely does the job.

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2015