Menage a Trois Winery Red Red Blend
Red Blend · California
$8.99
Apothic Dark Red Blend
Apothic · California · United States
$10.00
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast 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
Dark cherry and plum layered with blackberry, blueberry, roasted oak, baking spice and bitter chocolate.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like plush, easy-drinking California red blends such as Apothic Red, Menage a Trois Red, 19 Crimes Red Blend or Jam Jar-style richer reds.
Why buy it
It delivers a bold, dark-fruited style at an everyday price, with enough oak and chocolate tones to feel richer than a simple table red.
Best for
A crowd-friendly red for grilled meats, pizza, aged cheese, casual gatherings and chocolate desserts.
Style
Bold, smooth, dark-fruited California red blend with moderate tannin and noticeable toasted-oak accents.
Drinks like
California red blend, softer Zinfandel-based blends, fruit-forward Merlot blends
Experience level
Beginner-friendly; best for shoppers who want smooth texture and ripe fruit over firm structure or earthy complexity.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled burgers or barbecue ribs · aged cheddar or gouda · spiced chocolate cake or gingerbread
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65 F, slightly cooler than room temperature
- Decanting:
- Not necessary; open and pour, or give it 10 minutes in the glass.
- Glassware:
- All-purpose red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; this is made for early enjoyment rather than cellaring.
- After opening:
- Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Apothic Dark is a bold California red blend built around dark fruit flavors of black cherry and plum, with lightly roasted oak and a smooth, generous finish. A friendly, full-flavored choice for grilled meats, aged cheeses or spiced desserts.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Red Blend
- Grapes
- Red wine blend; component grape varieties are not stated on the producer product page.
- Producer
- Apothic
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.9%
Details last verified September 16, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Ashleigh "Ash" Ricchio
About the winery · Apothic ›
Apothic is a California wine brand known for smooth, bold, fruit-forward blends. The brand is part of the E. & J. Gallo Winery portfolio. Apothic describes its style as inspired by "Apotheca," a 13th-century European place where wine was blended and stored. Current Apothic materials name Ashleigh "Ash" Ricchio as the winemaker behind the brand's contemporary blending approach.
Critic reviews
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“Supple black fruit, dried florals, black olive, star anise, bitter chocolate and toasted oak.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Apothic Dark Red Blend dry or sweet?
- Apothic Dark Red Blend is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Apothic Dark Red Blend taste like?
- Dark cherry and plum layered with blackberry, blueberry, roasted oak, baking spice and bitter chocolate.
- What food pairs with Apothic Dark Red Blend?
- It pairs well with grilled burgers or barbecue ribs, aged cheddar or gouda and spiced chocolate cake or gingerbread.
- How should I serve Apothic Dark Red Blend?
- Serve at 60-65 F, slightly cooler than room temperature. Not necessary; open and pour, or give it 10 minutes in the glass. Glass: All-purpose red wine glass.
- Is Apothic Dark Red Blend a good value?
- At $10.00 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Apothic Dark Red Blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.9% alcohol by volume.