But, truthfully, Apothic Dark is very unique so keep that in mind. Great site, enjoyed reading all the comments, which prompted me to try the wine in the first place. It turned out to be a really good wine. Found the 2013 release at the Oregon City, Oregon Safeway. So climate and soil – as well as market demand – determine the best grape types to plant in a particular vineyard. I just found it at a local grocery store in Rapid City, SD. Famed California grapes blend with layers of dark red fruit for a unique taste in this bold and smooth red wine. All products may not … I will try the Dark Horse Cabernet. Average price: $8. Last Updated May 1, 2020 By Jon Rogers 100 Comments. I am not overly excited about trying the Apothic Dark 2013, due to their exclusion of cabernet in favor of merlot grapes, and some reports it lacks nose and legs. SPECIAL UPDATE – APRIL 2014:  A lot of people really like this wine and have been asking me when we might see another release of Apothic Dark. Winemaker Debbie Juergenson crafts bold, captivating Apothic blends by using only the most distinctive California grapes. From Modesto, California, Apothic Dark is a red wine blend from Apothic Wines.  For this review of Apothic Dark, tasting assistance was received from a couple close friends who have helped before and have great palates for wines. Together they slowly reveal rich layers of flavor and texture. That’s probably your best bet to find out when it may be available in your state. Whilst it’s a bit confected and not the finest example of Petite Sirah – try Ridge Petite Sirah, but at 4x the price – I absolutely love it. Most red wine varietals fare best in warmer climates, where they can ripen fully before harvesting. Apothic Dark includes seven dark grape varieties, each adding distinct tenors and qualities. California- A medium-bodied, delicious red blend with dark fruit flavors of blueberry and blackberry complemented by notes of coffee and dark chocolate for a rich, yet silky smooth, palate. Cheers! Local Stater Brothers is selling Apothic Dark for $9.99/btl and 30% off if purchasing 4+ bottles, or about $7/btl. Thanks Tina! Taste is bitter and not matured. So dissaponted compared to last year’s version. Anyhow, drinking it now and not sure how I feel about it…. 8,342 ratings. Thanks for the comment, Leighton. You might also try Cupcake Red Velvet. So disappointed! Review: Apothic Dark Red Blend 2015, Modesto, California. This site is intended for those of legal drinking age. If you are interested in comparisons, check out my reviews of Apothic Inferno, Apothic Crush, Apothic Red  and Apothic White, also from Apothic Wines. In regards to the September 2014 update I just bought a bottle in NJ and they seemed to have plenty in stock. Enjoying a 2013 bottle with steak this evening. Sounds like a great pairing to me Christopher… Thanks for commenting and enjoy your hiking trips! My vendors have informed me that, due to its high sales and reviews, Apothic Dark will return in roughly October 2015, and will no longer be a seasonal, but a full time release. He thought the DH Big Red Blend would be closer to Apothic Dark than the DH Cab. PERCENT OF EA GRAPE?? A QUESTION. Please let me know when it will be available in Virginia. I thought the Big Red Blend tasted a lot like the Apothic Dark 2012, You should try it. BRAND. From Modesto, California, Apothic Dark is a red wine blend from Apothic Wines. My husband & I have liked the California Central Valley wineries over the years as they tend to produce quirky and fun wines. Its core reveals slightly … and he told me there’s no more and you can’t order it ANYWHERE! They sure do! That makes it $7.30 – $7.50 a bottle! Was intrigued by the dark characteristics but am by no means a connoisseur. Agreed, I believe it’s no longer a limited release. (which I had already noticed) She also found they replaced the Cabernet part of the varietals to a Merlot!! Apothic Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel. Interested in this wine can find it in Western Ave. I made a fabulous double chocolate red wine cake with some. Apothic brings unique blend of grapes to create intense aromas and rich flavours. Give this wine a try before it goes away! I absolutely love this wine. The finish is long and lingering, well past a ten count. The closest I’ve tasted is Apothic Red. Opaque deep ruby; aromas of stewed blueberry, black cherry, tobacco and dark chocolate; on the palate it is full bodied and dry with a kiss of sweetness; the flavours echo the … Now, with that said, I went ahead and contacted Apothic about Apothic Dark and when it might be released again. I am a huge fan of Merlot, Malbec and red blends and this wine taste like a amateur attempt. A co-worker and I have already bought a case each and based on this info, we may just go get another one! After reading the comments, I am very excited to try it! Tasting Notes:Apothic Red reveals intense fruit aromas and flavors of blackberry and dark … I’m really just a wine consumer like you…. Thanks for the comment Nikki. Thank you for contacting us regarding Apothic®. … There are at least 20 bottles maybe more at a liquor store in Dickson City, PA around $10. It’s looking more and more like Apothic Dark is no longer just a seasonal release. SEE BOTTOM OF REVIEW FOR A 2019 RELEASE …, Continue Reading about Apothic Inferno Wine Review →, Copyright © 2012-2020 Online Business Ambitions LLC. All of the Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama liquor stores Ive been to in recent years have always had this wine in stock, without fail. Find the lavish oak a bit indulgent, but this is a fairly unique wine that keeps self styled wine experts guessing. Sometimes I drink it by itself, sometimes with great green chile New Mexico hamburgers. Apothic Red 2017 750ML A California red blend featuring rich Zinfandel, smooth Merlot, flavorful Syrah, and bold Cabernet Sauvignon. You’ll learn everything there is to know about your favorite red wines, and we’re sure you’ll find some new red wines to love. Heard nothing but good things . Vintage 2015 offers black cherry and blackberry that seamlessly meld with espresso and dark … Found Apothic Dark on the Oregon Coast last month. Not seeing the legs so much in this one, but this is the wine I imagine old men playing dominoes pouring from their 5 gallon jugs into juice glasses and sipping at all day long. "Apothic Dark includes seven dark grape varietals, each adding distinct tenors and qualities. definitely going to stock up! I’m a huge fan of this grape and it’s hard to find. Every now and then I’ll buy a wine for the same reason. I only bought one bottle, because I wasn’t sure if I would like it. :). In case any one near San Pedro Ca. GET IT AT SAM’S WHEN HAVE-NOT ALWAYS BUT UNDER $8. APOTHIC DARK RED BLEND 2016 Inspired by "Apotheca," a mysterious place where wine was blended and stored in 13th century Europe, the wines of Apothic are truly unique in style and taste. We hope this information is helpful, and let us know if we can be of further assistance. I JUST RECEIVED TWO CASES OF THE 2013 AT MY STORE. Wisconsin! Cheers! Where to buy. I bought this one as well as the Apothic Red and was impressed with both, but i keep a bottle of the Dark on hand at all times now. Hey just figured I would add my two cents I work at a beer and wine distribution place . Red grapes produce an amazing array of red wine types: from the boldest, heartiest big reds, to elegant and structured dry red wines, to sweet and simple picnic sippers. Wow! NOT THINKING IT WOULD BE THE LAST BOTTLE ON THE PLANET!! Really great stuff if you like your red wine to stand on its own and stand up to anything. I live in Oceanside, Ca and I bought it in my neighborhood liquor store and he can’t get it either :-( it was a trial run for his store…. Thanks for the comment, Chris… It definitely has a unique flavor. Apothic Dark is a versatile California red blend with flavors of blueberry, blackberry coffee and dark … Back in 2012 I started Honest Wine Reviews to share my reviews of wine and wine clubs. I’m hoping they release more in the future. Apothic Dark…….I absolutely LOVE it! I might reevaluate that position. Cheers! RATINGS & REVIEWS. Alcohol. Found it at local Tacoma Winco, purchased a case. The bottles indicate they are both from Modesto. I NEED THIS WINE!! Highly versatile wine, enjoy … Cabernet Sauvignon. Your insight is greatly appreciated… Thanks!! There’s a romance in darkness. On the palate: The Apothic Dark Red Blend is medium to full-bodied and in keeping with its name is noticeably darker and denser than the standard Apothic Red Blend. Together they slowly reveal rich layers of flavor and texture. I’m intrigued sufficiently to go purchase one of each type (Red, Dark, White & Crush). Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do. So, I decided to contact Apothic Wines and ask.  I let them know who I was and that a lot of people are interested in this wine.  Below is their response to my email.  Sorry folks…  it doesn’t look good. There are the familiar international red varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and more – produced in the world’s top winemaking regions. Loved it. Apothic Dark. So Im glad it was worth the ten bucks! 13.5 %. From vintage to vintage, the character and flavor of the individual varietals guide the shape of each blend. Can’t wait . After the formal tasting was over, we started pairing this wine with a couple different cheeses in a less formal, social setting.  One of the cheeses was a bold goat cheese with a cranberry and cinnamon covering.  We expected the Apothic Dark to get washed out and “dried out”.  However, that was not the case.  This wine is so bold that it holds up to such strong flavors. Bought six bottles to take back to Washington. Thank you for such a great review! $40. It says limited edition… :-). Apothic Dark 2015 is just as good add 2014… if not smoother! This is a truly wonderful wine. She tried to pronounce the other 2 varietals, but my main concern was if they truly changed anything!!!! Thanks Deb! Combining zinfandel, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot grapes from California’s Central Valley, Apothic … I asked the cashier if she’d heard anything about it and she told me she hadn’t…always a disappointment! 5,000+ bought. Lucky you! After my husband and I drank it I read the bottle and noticed “limited release”. They are now my go to wines, as I can’t find Apothic Dark in Dallas anymore. Apothic Dark is a bold red wine with medium tannins and a smooth finish. Purchased 4 bottles at Meijer and had one with dinner and found it to still be amazing and mysterious. Hi, I'm Jon! Currently 2015 vintage. It draws our curiosity and beckons a desire to taste the unknown. Yes, it’s probably the darkest colored wine I’ve ever reviewed. I just got a case of the Dark in my store today. I was talking to a friend who recently tried this year’s release and he said that the aroma was very non-descript. According to the Apothic website, the winemaker “Boyd Morrison crafts bold, captivating Apothic blends by using only the most distinctive California grapes.  From vintage to vintage, Boyd lets the character and flavor of the individual varietals guide the shape of each blend.”. And if you like Rose, here’s my review of that wine:  Apothic Rose Wine Review, Lastly, here’s my review of their coffee infused red blend:  Apothic Brew Wine Review. This dark blend wine features notes of juicy plum, blueberry and blackberry along with hints of coffee and dark … Maybe it just wasn’t what I expected… I’ll have to try to pair it with a nice steak instead of drinking it on it’s own as a night cap! I think its fantastic!! Apothic Dark is out again. Dark, rich, smoky and meaty, this full-bodied wine is layered with black fruits and toasted oak flavors, along with soft mouthfilling tannins. I follow Apothic on Instagram and they mentioned(hinted it will be coming soon)….as I read followers comments, I read it will be released in September of this year. I immediately reached out to a friend that works at the liquor store (I’m not an alcoholic. Wanted to contribute a perspective from the other side of the planet. Hey Chris! Jean. We LOVE Apothic Dark! Just bought a bottle of this today in at a liquor store in Syracuse, NY for $8.99. I absolutely fell in love with this wine as well!! I couldn’t believe they would change a thing about a limited edition of a wine that everyone was in love with. I have stocked up I bought the last 54 bottles I could find. Excited to try it tonight. Apothic Dark is back! Looks as though they re-released it! ABC in Florida has a limited supply. That third point is important.  This wine has a very unique taste and it makes sense that Apothic Wines chose to make this a limited release. The soft tannins and lush fruit in the Merlot help to smooth out the … Our red wine guide details the flavor profiles and regions of the most popular red varieties – plus a few you may not yet know. It has almost a faint nose but the maker of this 2013 has talent. Thanks for the comment, Crystal. I bought some a couple days ago from Sprouts Farmers Market. I just have peoples!) ... or 18 Bottles of Apothic Red Blend from WineOnSale.com (Up to 45% Off) 60+ viewed today. I Live in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and was excited to see Apothic Dark at a wine store in my area. Thanks Whitney! He also said he liked last year’s Apothic Dark (2012) better than this year’s. Ever since doing some research for “Halloweeny” wines + reading about it here, this has become our new “go to” red for everything from meatloaf to pasta to earthy peasant-type food ad infinitum. Wow, that’s a good price… Thanks for letting people know Bonnie! my most favorite from Apothic any different tastes of wine bottles that wine taste like cabinet savgingtion half with merlot and yeah first time bought it from publix store and possibly cost like 14 or less. Been drinking one bottle over several days and not yet sure whether I like it or not. ABV 14% Price $7.57 When tipping the glass to allow the wine to coat and create legs, the wine leaves a solid reddish coating on the glass.  Legs are slow to form, but once they form there are many. Drinking a second bottle here in sunny and sticky Singapore. We purchased 2 cases when we realized it would be “hard to get” later. All their Apothic wines are on sale for $10 right now. This was one of the best wine purchases I’ve made recently. Explore them all today. I appreciate the bold flavor of this wine and wow, it’s definitely dark! Apothic Dark is a smooth drinking wine with a cottony mouthfeel.  Tannins were felt in the inside upper lip for two of us (men) and on the tongue for one (woman). Just picked up a bottle at SAMS club in Ohio. Great taste, full of bold flavor, and just overall yummy! This wine definitely needs to breathe a bit before consuming, but the main impression that comes to mind is “smoky” – lovely and drinkable and round and smoky. 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