Wine Pick of the Week

Ntalie Maclean's wine pick of the week

Apothic Red
California, USA

A round, plummy, medium-bodied blend of zinfandel, syrah and merlot grapes that delivers plenty of pleasure. Some mocha notes and a generous, mouth-filling smooth texture. Yum!

Pair with: pepper steak, hamburgers, grilled pork chops, pepperoni pizza and meaty conversations. Heavenly Hamburger Wine <http://www.nataliemaclean.com/food/?category=heavenlyhamburger>

Drink: 2012-2015
LCBO Code: 234369
Sugar Code: Dry
Price: $13.95
Score: 88/100

Natalie MacLean is the author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and food pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.