Menage a Trois Winery Red Red Blend
Red Blend · California
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Apothic Wines Crush Red Blend
Apothic Wines · California · United States
$10.00
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 86-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A soft, plush California red with black cherry, raspberry jam, caramel, milk chocolate and a sweet-oak finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you enjoy smooth, fruit-forward red blends such as Apothic Red, Menage a Trois Red or jammy California reds with a touch of sweetness.
Why buy it
It is approachable, flavorful and easy to pair, especially when you want a soft red that does not need decanting or cellar time.
Best for
Casual gatherings, cheese plates, grilled meats and fruit-based desserts.
Style
Medium-bodied, velvety, fruit-forward and oak-accented.
Drinks like
California smooth red blends, jammy Zinfandel-led blends, soft off-dry red blends
Experience level
Beginner-friendly and comfort-style for fans of smooth red blends.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
aged cheeses · cherry cobbler or other fruit-forward desserts · grilled meats · barbecue burgers or saucy pulled pork
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F, slightly cooler than room temperature
- Decanting:
- Not necessary; open and pour
- Glassware:
- Universal red wine glass or stemless red glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; made for immediate, fruit-forward drinking
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Apothic Crush is a smooth California red blend with plush dark-fruit flavors, black cherry and raspberry layered with caramel and milk chocolate. It is a soft, easygoing pick from WineDiscounts.com for casual dinners, cheese plates and relaxed nights in.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Red Blend
- Grapes
- Red blend; specific grape varieties are not stated on the producer product page.
- Producer
- Apothic Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 16, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Ashleigh "Ash" Ricchio
- Vineyard source:
- California grapes
About the winery · Apothic Wines ›
Apothic is a California wine brand based in Modesto, California, and the Apothic name and logo are trademarks of E. & J. Gallo Winery. The brand focuses on smooth, full-flavored blends and varietal wines built around ripe fruit, spice and chocolate-like richness. Apothic's current materials describe winemaker Ashleigh "Ash" Ricchio as blending tradition with innovation. Crush sits in the brand's blends collection as a soft red blend aimed at relaxed evenings and easy food pairing.
Critic reviews
86/100Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings
“Silver Medal; Highly Recommended.”
84/100Wine Enthusiast
“Lavish vanilla and clove aromas and flavors blanket this wine in oak.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Apothic Wines Crush Red Blend dry or sweet?
- Apothic Wines Crush Red Blend is off-dry; its sweetness rating is 3 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Apothic Wines Crush Red Blend taste like?
- A soft, plush California red with black cherry, raspberry jam, caramel, milk chocolate and a sweet-oak finish.
- What food pairs with Apothic Wines Crush Red Blend?
- It pairs well with Aged cheeses, Cherry cobbler or other fruit-forward desserts, Grilled meats and Barbecue burgers or saucy pulled pork.
- How should I serve Apothic Wines Crush Red Blend?
- Serve at 55-60°F, slightly cooler than room temperature. Not necessary; open and pour. Glass: Universal red wine glass or stemless red glass.
- Is Apothic Wines Crush Red Blend a good value?
- At $10.00 it carries a verified 86-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Apothic Wines Crush Red Blend?
- 750 ml bottle.