Campo Viejo Reserva – WineO Mark Review
Campo Viejo Reserva – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo Vintage: 2019 ABV: 13.5% Wine Region: Spain Flavor Profile: Dark fruits,
When it comes to silky smooth, very fruit forward, easy drinking wine at an attractive price, the first brand that comes to many people’s minds is Apothic. Known for their intriguing bottles and vintage intriguing wines, they are slowly becoming a fan favorite of many “apothic” drinkers.
Their latest edition, Apothic Merlot, has sweet dark fruit flavors with a smooth and velvety finish. With an average price of $10, this wine is featured in the Top 25 California Merlot Wines in the United States.
The Apothic Merlot is produced by Apothic Winemaker that’s owned by Debbie Juergenson. The brand is known for blending various California grape varietals to create intriguing and flavorful wines.
The majority of the Merlot and Teroldego for this wine was sourced from Central California, specifically in the Lodi region.
Like all Apothic Winemaker bottles, the Apothic Merlot has an alluring aluminum bottle. It has a deep midnight blue design and an alluring “A” logo of the brand. The wine has a dark purple color.
Opening the bottle, I was overwhelmed with the oak smell. However, while swirling the wine, I can smell some dark fruits like blackberries and black cherries. There’s also a light scent of red licorice which is enticing.
The Apothic Merlot has a rich jammy fruit flavor and smooth texture. You can definitely taste what you initially smell. The blackberry, boysenberry, black cherry, blueberries, and oak stand out the most. There’s also a hint of spice, vanilla, and chocolate. The taste lingers in the mouth, and it’s a little sweet.
This wine has a silky smooth finish. It has an off-bold taste and a full-mouth feel. What makes it smooth is its low tannins and its low-level acidity creates its soft and long-lasting finish. Honestly, the wine is leaning more towards medium sweet.
The Apothic Merlot is available in almost all wine retailers including Walmart, Target, Safeway, Bevmo, Vivino, Total Wine, Drizly, and more. The price of this wine is around ~$10.
Apothic Merlot has 13.5% alcohol content, but you can’t smell and taste this on the wine.
Apothic Merlot has dark fruits flavors. Its predominant flavors are blackberries, black cherries, boysenberries, and oak. Additionally, it has some hints of vanilla, chocolate, and spices that balance out everything.
Campo Viejo Reserva – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo Vintage: 2019 ABV: 13.5% Wine Region: Spain Flavor Profile: Dark fruits,
Bar Dog Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah, 1% Merlot Vintage: 2019
Can You Freeze Champagne? Many questions arise about the proper storage of this prestigious sparkling wine, one of the most common being, “Can you freeze
Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2021 ABV: 13.5% Wine Region: California Flavor Profile:
Conundrum White Blend – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier Vintage: 2021 ABV: 13.5% Wine Region: California Flavor
Fresh Vine Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2020 ABV: 13.5% Wine Region: California Flavor Profile: Dark and
Our Guide to Cotes de Provence Rose! Everything You Want To Know As the sweltering summer sun makes its entrance, there’s no better companion than
Chateau Buena Vista Proprietary Red Blend – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot Vintage: 2018 ABV: