The Story
Apothic Red is a remarkably bold, innovative, and luxuriously smooth California red blend crafted to challenge traditional winemaking rules. Inspired by the "Apotheca," a mysterious 13th-century European cellar where early vintners blended and stored their most coveted creations, this off-dry red opens with an effusive, jammy bouquet of ripe black cherries, blueberries, and grape jam, beautifully layered with indulgent suggestions of rich mocha, sweet licorice, and warm vanilla bean. On the palate, it delivers a medium- to full-bodied experience defined by a lush, velvety mouthfeel and remarkably soft, unassertive tannins. A concentrated core of dark forest fruits, boysenberry, and subtle baking spice is guided by a gentle hint of residual sweetness, concluding with a long, rounded, and decadent finish rich with toasted oak and dark chocolate undertones.
Food Pairing: Pairs spectacularly with slow-cooked barbecue pork ribs, pepperoni pizza, sharp aged cheddar, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
Description
Apothic Red is a remarkably bold, innovative, and luxuriously smooth California red blend crafted to challenge traditional winemaking rules. Inspired by the "Apotheca," a mysterious 13th-century European cellar where early vintners blended and stored their most coveted creations, this off-dry red opens with an effusive, jammy bouquet of ripe black cherries, blueberries, and grape jam, beautifully layered with indulgent suggestions of rich mocha, sweet licorice, and warm vanilla bean. On the palate, it delivers a medium- to full-bodied experience defined by a lush, velvety mouthfeel and remarkably soft, unassertive tannins. A concentrated core of dark forest fruits, boysenberry, and subtle baking spice is guided by a gentle hint of residual sweetness, concluding with a long, rounded, and decadent finish rich with toasted oak and dark chocolate undertones.
Food Pairing: Pairs spectacularly with slow-cooked barbecue pork ribs, pepperoni pizza, sharp aged cheddar, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
