Friday, February 14, 2025

Wine Tasting #6: Apothic Cabernet Sauvignon

 Not an interesting green screen background to set the scene for this one, even though it's my favorite wine to date. It is affordable, smooth, and reliable. I've bought a couple bottles of this one and really do enjoy it. It cost about $9.99 and is another California (E.J. Gallo) Cabernet Sauvignon from 2022.  

It has a slight chocolate aroma with hints of vanilla. I feel it is more fruity than a few other reds I have tried, with low acidity. It has the sweetness of a date and smells of blackberries and raspberries peek through a bit. I also tasted pomegranate upon the first sip. The tannins are low and it doesn't make my mouth feel like a desert and the sides of my mouth don't water when I drink it. I do agree with the back of the bottle that writes about it's jammy flavor - I would totally spread this on a piece of toast. 

Research online taught me a couple of things: made by winemaker Deb Juergenson, she seeks to carry European traditions starting with naming this wine. She was inspired by the word "Apotheca," a place where wine was blended in 13th century Europe which I found interesting. Others who have tried the wine write about Vanilla aromas, a silky texture, and gumdrop spice with caramel flavors. These additional descriptors are consistent with my opinions and will rate this awesome wine a 9/10. 







No comments:

Post a Comment

Wine Tasting #9: Paris, France!!

I traveled far and wide for a glass of a French wine and was not disappointed. I don't know if it was the wine, view of the Eiffel Tower...