Tasting - Apothic Red

Name: Apothic Red

Variety: Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah)

Region: California

Country: U.S.A

Year: 2010

Price: $11.99

Wine Review: "The 2010 Apothic Red is bold and enchanting, as it captures the dark fruit characteristics of Syrah and Zinfandel. These jammy flavors blend well with the elegant blackberry and black cherry characteristics of the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine is further enhanced by undertones of mocha and vanilla."

My Review: There was a lot going on in the Apothic Red, as noted by the blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Syrah. The many flavors did seem to overlap and clash, as if to be competing for the most prominent part of the palate. On the nose there was black currant as well as berry jam. As for the taste, I was getting a smokey component, perhaps from the Syrah as well as pomegranate, prunes, and licorice. There was almost an underlying peppery component to the tasting that I thought was bizarre when beside the other dark berry flavors. This was a bold red, and it did not work for me. It was not paired with food, but maybe I could try it with some potatoes, seasoned rice, and dark meat.