Apothic Dark

Our 2019 Apothic Dark brings daring depths of dark fruit together for a bold red blend. Rich layers of blackberry and bold tannins lead the blend from the Petite Sirah, followed by notes of boysenberry pie, black cherry and plush tannins from the Teroldego. Bright, tart accents of pomegranate and dusts of spice add dimension while Zinfandel brings in a touch of licorice. The Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon balance the dark fruit with some red and black currant characters, and both impart a more balanced, plush mouthfeel.

The majority of the grapes for our Apothic Dark originated from the Lodi, California, region. The 2019 growing season in experienced a cool, mild growing season with an accelerated heat spell in August, resulting in early ripening. Vintage 2019 in California shows vibrant acidity and concentrated flavor.

To retain the natural characteristics of each varietal, we fermented the blend at cool temperatures. The floral varietals were fermented 100% in stainless steel tanks to preserve delicate fruit aromas. Select lots of Chardonnay were fermented and aged on oak before undergoing malolactic fermentation to enhance fruit character and add toasted oak notes.

Teroldego, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon

California

13.9%

5.3g/L

5.7g/L

3.70