Come Over to the Dark Side

I love Apothic wines. The winery's newest addition is apropos for the Halloween season, Apothic Dark. This is a superlative blend of Petit Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and the rare outside of Italy Teroldego varietals. This is not a wine for those looking for a light red. In fact, its almost dark opaque color is indicative of its depth. On the nose, you'll find scents of earth and smoky cocoa. Coffee and dark chocolate are predominant in the taste, with a backdrop of dark berries and a creamy finish. It was spectacular with my 4-alarm chili, but I would drink this wine with anything. It has so much rich flavor, it's not a compliment to food...it's a dish on its own. 

Out in limited release, you need to hurry to enjoy it, especially since I've read several reviews of folks planning to go back and stock up while they can. That's exactly what I'm going to do, too. I want to make sure I have this one on hand.