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Apothic Inferno Red Blend

Apothic · California · United States

89 pts · The Tasting Panel83 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 89-point score from The Tasting Panel at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Ménage à Trois Winery Red is $9.99.

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

Ripe dark berries wrapped in charred oak, vanilla, maple, and whiskey-barrel spice.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like bold California red blends, bourbon-barrel-aged wines, 19 Crimes-style reds, or soft, oaky reds with a warmer finish.

Why buy it

It delivers a distinctive whiskey-barrel red blend profile at an everyday price, with enough body and oak to stand up to barbecue and grilled foods.

Best for

Shoppers who want a rich, smooth, high-impact red rather than a lean, dry, subtle style.

Style

Full-bodied, fruit-forward, heavily oak-influenced California red blend with whiskey-barrel character.

Drinks like

Bourbon-barrel-aged California red blends, ripe Zinfandel-based blends, and plush modern California red blends.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly for fans of bold and smooth reds; less suited to shoppers seeking restrained, high-acid, traditional styles.

Flavor notes

Fruitdark fruitblack plumblackberry
Oakcharred oakvanillacedar
Spicecharred spicebaking spice
Othermaplewhiskey barrel warmthmenthol

Pairs well with

pizza · barbecue ribs or pulled pork · grilled meats · aged cheddar · spiced chocolate dessert

Best occasions

Barbecue nightPizza nightPost-dinner conversationFall or winter sippingGift for fans of bold, oaky reds

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
No decant required; give it 15 minutes in the glass if you want the oak and alcohol to settle.
Glassware:
Large red wine glass or universal wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink now; this style is made for immediate enjoyment rather than cellaring.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days after opening; recork and store cool.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Apothic Inferno is a bold California red blend aged in charred whiskey barrels, bringing together dark fruit, charred oak spice, maple, and vanilla notes. It is a plush, full-bodied bottle for barbecue, pizza, grilled meats, and relaxed nights in.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Red Blend
Grapes
Red blend; specific grape varieties were not stated in the producer sources read.
Producer
Apothic
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
15.9%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Ashleigh 'Ash' Ricchio is identified by Apothic as its winemaker on current brand pages; the product page itself does not name a winemaker for Inferno.
Vineyard source:
California fruit; more specific vineyard sources were not stated in the producer sources read.
Vessel:
Charred whiskey barrels.
About the winery · Apothic ›

Apothic is a California wine brand based in Modesto, California. The brand focuses on smooth, full-flavored blends and varietal wines built around ripe fruit, spice, and plush textures. Its current U.S. site describes Apothic blends as wines for cozy post-dinner gatherings, with layers of ripe dark fruit and spice. Apothic Wines and its logo are trademarks of E. & J. Gallo Winery.

Critic reviews

89/100The Tasting Panel

“Toast and vanilla nose; smooth and lush with intensity and finesse.”

Reviewed: Apothic 2016 Inferno Small Batch Limited Release Blend, California (2016) — Anthony Dias Blue, November 2018 · source

83/100Wine Enthusiast

“Very full-bodied, with prominent oak from 60 days in whiskey barrels.”

Reviewed: Apothic 2017 Inferno Red (California) (2017) — Jim Gordon, 2019-08-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Apothic Inferno Red Blend dry or sweet?
Apothic Inferno Red Blend is off-dry; its sweetness rating is 3 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
What does Apothic Inferno Red Blend taste like?
Ripe dark berries wrapped in charred oak, vanilla, maple, and whiskey-barrel spice.
What food pairs with Apothic Inferno Red Blend?
It pairs well with Pizza, Barbecue ribs or pulled pork, Grilled meats, Aged cheddar and Spiced chocolate dessert.
How should I serve Apothic Inferno Red Blend?
Serve at 60-65°F. No decant required; give it 15 minutes in the glass if you want the oak and alcohol to settle. Glass: Large red wine glass or universal wine glass.
Is Apothic Inferno Red Blend a good value?
At $12.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from The Tasting Panel; the review is shown on this page.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Apothic Inferno Red Blend?
Ménage à Trois Winery Red is a comparable Red Blend at $9.99. See Ménage à Trois Winery Red
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Apothic Inferno Red Blend?
750 ml bottle, 15.9% alcohol by volume.