Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Red Blend

8.6178 ratings
8.24 pro ratings
California, USA
Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Margaret Bowers

Liked that it was a little sweet. Not enough body, a little watery

Liked that it was a little sweet. Not enough body, a little watery

1 person found it helpfulNov 19th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby color, dark fruits on the nose. Structured with Cab Sauvignon, adding Zinfandel Merlot and Syrah. The palate is dry and a little tannic with dark fruits and spice coming through. Medium finish, Easy drinking, ending with spice notes. Not bad for a $11 red.

Deep Ruby color, dark fruits on the nose. Structured with Cab Sauvignon, adding Zinfandel Merlot and Syrah. The palate is dry and a little tannic with dark fruits and spice coming through. Medium finish, Easy drinking, ending with spice notes. Not bad for a $11 red.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2018
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color with a short purplish rim.

Fruity on the nose with blackberries, blueberries, sweet plums, light oak, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, spices, cloves, peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry to off dry on the palate with sweet cherries, black plums, blackberries, raisins, spices, wood, vanilla, cloves, mocha, chocolates and peppercorn.

Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.


This red blend from California is drinking nicely. Simple and drinkable by itself. Not very sophisticated, but always a favorite in a party scenario. Ripe and jammy. Might be sweet for some.

A blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

83 points.

$9.

Dark ruby in color with a short purplish rim.

Fruity on the nose with blackberries, blueberries, sweet plums, light oak, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, spices, cloves, peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry to off dry on the palate with sweet cherries, black plums, blackberries, raisins, spices, wood, vanilla, cloves, mocha, chocolates and peppercorn.

Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.


This red blend from California is drinking nicely. Simple and drinkable by itself. Not very sophisticated, but always a favorite in a party scenario. Ripe and jammy. Might be sweet for some.

A blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

83 points.

$9.

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2018
Adolfo Pizarro

Frutty flavor!

Frutty flavor!

Dec 18th, 2021
Scott Brooks

Sue likes it

Sue likes it

Nov 28th, 2020
Roman Ochocki

It's not a bold wine but it's quite pleasant. On the nose and on the palate, it is a simple chocolate and cherry composition. Maybe also a vanilla.

It's not a bold wine but it's quite pleasant. On the nose and on the palate, it is a simple chocolate and cherry composition. Maybe also a vanilla.

Aug 19th, 2019
Jenni Stanford

Syrupy and sweet. Not for us.

Syrupy and sweet. Not for us.

Jul 16th, 2019
William Lock

Enjoyable red from Cali 😁. Drinking with Sarah ♥️

Enjoyable red from Cali 😁. Drinking with Sarah ♥️

Jun 17th, 2019
Christy Winterbottom

Fruit forward, full bodied, easy to drink without food. Which is often difficult with red wines. Not dry or sweet, just right.

Fruit forward, full bodied, easy to drink without food. Which is often difficult with red wines. Not dry or sweet, just right.

Jun 15th, 2019
Chris

Smooth wine with a hint of strength. A nice wine with some dogs on the grill. Really like this one!

Smooth wine with a hint of strength. A nice wine with some dogs on the grill. Really like this one!

May 30th, 2019