Untamed & unbound merlot. Style: Plush & jammy. Inspired by Apotheca, a mysterious place where some of the earliest wine was blended and stored, Apothic Wines offers a truly unique wine experience. Legend says the Merlot grape was named after the little black bird that used its clever wit to steal fruit from the vines. Inspired by this story, our winemaker crafted our Apothic Merlot with untamed notes of blackberry and vanilla, and a plush, velvety finish that soars at first sip.