Apothic
Inferno Small Batch Limited Release Red Blend
California, USA
A big red blend from California (probably).
A little sweet for me with black fruits and chocolate notes, vanilla, caramel, wood, spices and cinnamon.
Full bodied and bold with medium minus acidity.
Black licorice on the finish with soft tannins and alcohol.
Unbalanced, but very drinkable, especially at parties.
Aged for 2 months in whiskey Barrels. So if you like whiskey, just drink whiskey 😃
15.9% alcohol by volume.
85 points.
A big red blend from California (probably).
A little sweet for me with black fruits and chocolate notes, vanilla, caramel, wood, spices and cinnamon.
Full bodied and bold with medium minus acidity.
Black licorice on the finish with soft tannins and alcohol.
Unbalanced, but very drinkable, especially at parties.
Aged for 2 months in whiskey Barrels. So if you like whiskey, just drink whiskey 😃
15.9% alcohol by volume.
85 points.
Great taste. Drank with friend over 2 hours along with nacho cheese Doritos. (I know, odd ... but great together).
Great taste. Drank with friend over 2 hours along with nacho cheese Doritos. (I know, odd ... but great together).
6 people found it helpfulSep 9th, 2017
Apothic Inferno 2014 appears as a dark ruby vision in the glass and waves at the beholder with a nose born in whiskey and campfire smoke. The palate is also soaked in that boozy barrel, with the flavor of liquor coming through without the heat. The plum and raspberry notes have to fight for notice, and they barely get a signal through, although it does come, with an added hint of rosemary. Tannins are quite firm and will serve a ribeye steak quite well, especially one that’s fresh off the grill.
As a wine, I'd have to say the wood has far too much influence, but that is by design. As a beverage, it's a wild delight, bringing together the best aspects of table wine, port and liquor.
Apothic Inferno 2014 appears as a dark ruby vision in the glass and waves at the beholder with a nose born in whiskey and campfire smoke. The palate is also soaked in that boozy barrel, with the flavor of liquor coming through without the heat. The plum and raspberry notes have to fight for notice, and they barely get a signal through, although it does come, with an added hint of rosemary. Tannins are quite firm and will serve a ribeye steak quite well, especially one that’s fresh off the grill.
As a wine, I'd have to say the wood has far too much influence, but that is by design. As a beverage, it's a wild delight, bringing together the best aspects of table wine, port and liquor.
I wasn't expecting what I got I really enjoyed the slight hint of whiskey from the 60 days it was in the barrel, definitely unique, big and bold not really sweet or overly tannic, light fruit, it tastes like they say red wine in whiskey barrels and for 12 bucks it's worth a try for sure.
I wasn't expecting what I got I really enjoyed the slight hint of whiskey from the 60 days it was in the barrel, definitely unique, big and bold not really sweet or overly tannic, light fruit, it tastes like they say red wine in whiskey barrels and for 12 bucks it's worth a try for sure.
4 people found it helpfulAug 26th, 2016
Deep ruby garnet is the glass. Big nose of red fruit and vanilla oak. Full bodied layered palate of red fruit, fig, and vanilla extract hides the very high (15.9%!) alcohol well. Medium minus tannins and medium acidity. This end of the market is really stepping up its game. The bourbon barrels actually add something to it beyond “gimmick.” Great with barbecue ribs and chicken. I’ll seek it out when it comes back next year.
Deep ruby garnet is the glass. Big nose of red fruit and vanilla oak. Full bodied layered palate of red fruit, fig, and vanilla extract hides the very high (15.9%!) alcohol well. Medium minus tannins and medium acidity. This end of the market is really stepping up its game. The bourbon barrels actually add something to it beyond “gimmick.” Great with barbecue ribs and chicken. I’ll seek it out when it comes back next year.
2 people found it helpfulJan 13th, 2018You made your point, now please stop.
You made your point, now please stop.
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2020
Color is a caramel ruby reddish color.
Unique, oak and campfire smoky whiskey forward taste, dark fruit, caramel, maple syrup, chocolate, and oak aftertaste.
Color is a caramel ruby reddish color.
Unique, oak and campfire smoky whiskey forward taste, dark fruit, caramel, maple syrup, chocolate, and oak aftertaste.
Surprise surprise. This is a fine blend that’s well balanced and not zinfandel forward. Good value.
Surprise surprise. This is a fine blend that’s well balanced and not zinfandel forward. Good value.
1 person found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2018Nice red wine. Did have notes from being aged in whiskey barrel. A spicy pizza brought out the sweeter maple flavor
Nice red wine. Did have notes from being aged in whiskey barrel. A spicy pizza brought out the sweeter maple flavor
1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2017
Slight whiskey taste with some fruity tones.
Slight whiskey taste with some fruity tones.
1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2016