The 2021 Apothic Merlot is a silky, approachable red wine grown in California. Notes of blackberry and blueberry are underscored by hints of toasted oak and coconut. A touch of Teroldego enhances the Merlot’s untamed character with layers of boysenberry and dark chocolate. The fruit melds together seamlessly with plush tannins that pull straight through to the long finish.