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Apothic Merlot 2022

United StatesCalifornia

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This wine is known for its approachable style, offering a smooth texture with ripe fruit flavors.

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Apothic Merlot 2022

United StatesCalifornia

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Voss Expert4.3/5

Currently unavailableThis wine is not currently available from any merchant. Check back later.

Currently unavailable

Tasting highlight

This wine is known for its approachable style, offering a smooth texture with ripe fruit flavors.

Vanilla

Strawberry

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Displaying a deep garnet hue, the Apothic Merlot opens with a bouquet of dark plum and black cherry, underscored by hints of mocha and vanilla from oak aging. On the palate, it reveals a plush, velvety texture, with ripe fruit flavors seamlessly integrated with subtle notes of chocolate and spice. The wine's medium body is supported by soft, approachable tannins and a balanced acidity, leading to a smooth, lingering finish. This Merlot exemplifies a modern, fruit-forward style, making it an accessible yet sophisticated choice for those exploring the nuances of Californian red wines.

We are 50+ wine professionals (sommeliers, buyers, MW candidates) across the US, UK, France, Greece, Italy, and beyond. We review wines via blind tastings with a standardized rubric, using both 100-point and 5-star scales.

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Blueberry

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Plum

Merlot

Displaying a deep garnet hue, the Apothic Merlot opens with a bouquet of dark plum and black cherry, underscored by hints of mocha and vanilla from oak aging. On the palate, it reveals a plush, velvety texture, with ripe fruit flavors seamlessly integrated with subtle notes of chocolate and spice. The wine's medium body is supported by soft, approachable tannins and a balanced acidity, leading to a smooth, lingering finish. This Merlot exemplifies a modern, fruit-forward style, making it an accessible yet sophisticated choice for those exploring the nuances of Californian red wines.

supple

SoftAcidityCrisp

mildly aromatic

NeutralIntensityIntense

almost dry

DrySweetnessLuscious

Apothic Merlot is crafted from grapes sourced from select vineyards in California, benefiting from the state's warm climate and diverse soils. This wine is known for its approachable style, offering a smooth texture with ripe fruit flavors. The winemaking process includes fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh fruit character, followed by aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels, which impart subtle vanilla and spice notes. Designed for immediate enjoyment, this Merlot is well-suited for those who appreciate a balanced, fruit-forward red wine.

2022, NV

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Displaying a deep garnet hue, the Apothic Merlot opens with a bouquet of dark plum and black cherry, underscored by hints of mocha and vanilla from oak aging. On the palate, it reveals a plush, velvety texture, with ripe fruit flavors seamlessly integrated with subtle notes of chocolate and spice. The wine's medium body is supported by soft, approachable tannins and a balanced acidity, leading to a smooth, lingering finish. This Merlot exemplifies a modern, fruit-forward style, making it an accessible yet sophisticated choice for those exploring the nuances of Californian red wines.

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