Menage a Trois Winery Red Red Blend
Red Blend · California
$8.99
Apothic Wines Red Red Blend
Apothic Wines · California · United States
$10.00
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 90-point score from The Tasting Panel 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 plush, dark-fruited California red with blackberry, cherry, mocha, vanilla and soft spice.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like smooth, fruit-forward reds such as Menage a Trois Red Blend, 19 Crimes Red Blend, or soft California Zinfandel blends.
Why buy it
It is a reliable crowd-pleaser for shoppers who want a rich red without firm tannins or a dry, austere finish.
Best for
Pasta, pizza, burgers, aged cheese, chocolate desserts and casual gatherings.
Style
Modern California red blend: ripe, rounded, lightly sweet-fruited in impression, with mocha-vanilla oak tones.
Drinks like
California red blend, jammy Zinfandel blend, soft Merlot-Syrah blend.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly and familiar for fans of smooth California reds.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
lasagna or tomato-based pasta dishes · aged cheeses · tri-tip sandwiches · pizza with caramelized onions and goat cheese · dark chocolate tart or chocolate-dipped strawberries
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- No formal decant needed; 10-15 minutes in the glass helps the mocha and fruit open up.
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; this is made for immediate 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 Red Original Blend is a smooth California red blend with dark berry fruit, mocha, vanilla and spice. It is plush and easygoing, suited to tomato-based pasta, aged cheeses, casual dinners and gatherings.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Red Blend
- Grapes
- Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (listed on Apothic international pages; the current U.S. About Red page specifically names Zinfandel, Syrah and Merlot)
- Producer
- Apothic Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 16, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Ash Ricchio
- Vineyard source:
- California-grown red grapes; specific vineyard sources not stated.
- Vessel:
- Not stated.
About the winery · Apothic Wines ›
Apothic Wines is a California wine brand based in Modesto, California. Apothic Red Original Blend was first released in 2009 after blending trials focused on jammy dark fruit, smooth mouthfeel and complementary oak tones. The wine was developed by Deb Juergenson and is now presented by winemaker Ash Ricchio. The brand focuses on plush, approachable blends and varietal wines built for everyday occasions.
Critic reviews
90/100The Tasting Panel
“Ripe blackberry, mocha, and cedar with a blue-fruited finish.”
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“Lush on the nose, with dried herbs, cherry, clove, and notes of toasty vanilla.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Apothic Wines Red Red Blend dry or sweet?
- Apothic Wines Red 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 Wines Red Red Blend taste like?
- A plush, dark-fruited California red with blackberry, cherry, mocha, vanilla and soft spice.
- What food pairs with Apothic Wines Red Red Blend?
- It pairs well with Lasagna or tomato-based pasta dishes, Aged cheeses, Tri-tip sandwiches, Pizza with caramelized onions and goat cheese and Dark chocolate tart or chocolate-dipped strawberries.
- How should I serve Apothic Wines Red Red Blend?
- Serve at 60-65°F. No formal decant needed; 10-15 minutes in the glass helps the mocha and fruit open up. Glass: Standard red wine glass.
- Is Apothic Wines Red Red Blend a good value?
- At $10.00 it carries a verified 90-point score from The Tasting Panel; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Apothic Wines Red Red Blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.