I don’t always love rosés. So when I try one, I never know if I am going to enjoy it or not. Her’s my review of Apothic Rose Wine.
The California grown Limited Release Apothic Rosé (2012) had a fabulously fun label including embossed silver. Of course the graphic designer in me was intrigued. At $10.99, I figured it was worth a try.
Apothic Rosé is a blend of Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Upon uncorking the bottle, the wine was sweet on the nose. It reminded me of spring (or summer) in a bottle.
Upon pouring and letting it breath for a few minutes, I could smell strawberries, watermelon, cherries, and apple. It has a big, juicy flavor, sweet and very pleasant but not overly (sticky) sweet.
The wine was a deep salmon color. It had a medium body with sweet berry flavors on the palate without being too sweet. It was medium to high in acidity and had a nice medium finish. It was an interesting and tasty rosé and a reasonable price.
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Loved your review. Have been a lover of their red for awhile. I just discovered the rose a week ago and I’m so disappointed that I cannot find it in the stores anymore. This wine could not have come at a better time….summer. Thoughts of serving and drinking this with some crused ice. Coctail style without all the calories. I’m so bummed!! Their website looked pretty but kept crashing. Thanks for the great review!
Kim
Why do you think it’s a screw top? No cork? Makes me sad but the wine is delicious!
A lot of winemakers use screw tops for a variety of reasons. Screw caps ensure freshness, preserve its appearance and taste, and also retain the aromatic style of the wine. They also ensure there is no TCA (cork taint). But 100% natural corks are one of the only options that are a true renewable resource, and since they are spendy, most are reserved for wines in the $30+ range.