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Apothic Crush Red Blend

Apothic · California · United States

86 pts · Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings84 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$10.99$14.99 save $4.00 (27%)
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Why it’s a great value

Apothic Crush Red Blend is $10.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $14.99 — a saving of $4.00 (27%). It carries a verified 86-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Apothic Brew Red Blend, is $13.99.

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

Fruitblack cherryraspberryripe berriesdark black fruit
Oakcaramelmilk chocolatevanilla
Spiceclove
Othersweet impressionvelvety finish

Pairs well with

aged cheeses · cherry cobbler or other fruit-forward desserts · grilled meats · barbecue burgers or saucy pulled pork

Best occasions

Night in with friendsPost-dinner conversationCasual weeknight dinnerMovie nightCheese and dessert board

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
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 ›

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.”

Reviewed: Apothic 2016 Crush Red Blend, California (2016) — BTI panel, 2018-09-26 · source

84/100Wine Enthusiast

“Lavish vanilla and clove aromas and flavors blanket this wine in oak.”

Reviewed: Apothic 2017 Crush Red (2017) — Jim Gordon, 2020-08-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Apothic Crush Red Blend dry or sweet?
Apothic 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 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 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 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 Crush Red Blend a good value?
Today it is $10.99, $4.00 (27%) below its recorded compare-at price of $14.99. It also holds a verified 86-point score from Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Apothic Crush Red Blend?
750 ml bottle.