Apothic Red 2020 75cl
Pour this and the room relaxes a little. Apothic Red is plush, dark and just a touch sweet, the kind of glass that doesn't ask you to think hard. Black cherry, a hush of mocha, soft enough that even your not-really-a-wine-person friend will go back for a second pour. Brilliant for a chilled-out night in or anything off the grill.
Lead with the nose: ripe black cherry and plum, then warm baking smells of vanilla and mocha drifting up from the oak. On the palate it's rich and velvety, dark fruit up front with a little rhubarb tang, then chocolate and a dusting of brown spice riding the finish. The Zinfandel brings the bold fruit and spice, Merlot smooths the edges, Syrah deepens the dark fruit and Cabernet adds just enough grip to keep it honest. It reads off-dry, so a gentle sweetness rounds everything off rather than turning sugary.
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Apothic is made in California by E. & J. Gallo out of Modesto, one of the biggest wine families on the planet, with winemaker Debbie Juergenson blending the grapes each year. The name nods to 'Apotheca', a 13th-century European cellar where winemakers kept their most prized blends under lock and key. Fittingly secretive for a wine that became a runaway hit by being unapologetically smooth and bold.
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- What is the price of Apothic Red 2020 75cl?
Apothic Red 2020 75cl is KSh 3,029 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Apothic Red 75cl taste like?
Rich, smooth and a touch sweet. Think black cherry and plum, mocha, vanilla and chocolate, with soft tannins and a velvety finish. It's off-dry, so it feels round rather than sugary.
- What is the ABV of Apothic Red?
It's 13.5% ABV, a comfortable, easygoing strength for a full-bodied red.
- Is Apothic Red sweet or dry?
It sits on the sweeter side of red, what wine folks call off-dry. There's a clear hint of sweetness, but it stays balanced by the dark fruit and oak rather than tasting like dessert.
- What grapes are in Apothic Red?
It's a California blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Zinfandel leading the way and the whole thing aged in oak.
- How should I serve Apothic Red?
Lightly cool at 16 to 18C in a regular wine glass. Let it breathe a few minutes after opening. No need for a decanter or any mixing.
- Where is Apothic Red made?
In California, USA, by E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto. The brand name comes from 'Apotheca', an old European wine cellar tradition.
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Apothic Red 2020 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Apothic Red 2020 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,029. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
