Apothic winemaker Deb Juergenson, a Davis High and California State University, Stanislaus, graduate, said combining the two was a natural fit. As is, red wine is often described with words related to coffee, like roasted or mocha or nutty. So Apothic Brew takes it one step further.

“We had a an amazing time blending this and getting this wine together. So it’s great to see the reactions from everyone. Like, ‘Oh wow, that’s different,’” Juergenson said. “That’s exactly what we wanted. Something really cool, really fun. Something that brings out a lot of uniqueness, but still tastes like a red wine.”

The result is a subtle, yet flavorful concoction that isn’t overpowering in either direction.

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