Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

Crisp, lightly sweet, and easy-sipping, E&J Apple Flavored Brandy shines in casual cocktails and relaxed evenings. ABV (0.3). Built on an American grape brandy base, it’s blended with natural apple flavor and mellowed in oak for a smooth, approachable finish. Origin: United States.

Expect fresh green apple, baked apple, and pear notes layered with vanilla, caramel, and a touch of cinnamon from the oak. With Pork, it flatters roasted or glazed preparations, lifting richness while echoing sweet-savory edges. With Sharp Cheddar, its ripe apple and mellow spice soften the cheese’s bite and create a balanced, mouthwatering contrast.

Producer Information: E. & J. Gallo Winery

E. & J. Gallo Winery is headquartered in Modesto, California, founded in 1933 by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo after the repeal of Prohibition. The company built a vertically integrated model that spans vineyard sourcing across key California AVAs, winemaking, bottling through Gallo Glass Company, and global distribution. Its production approach blends large-scale efficiency with tiered quality programs, estate and grower partnerships, sustainable certification under the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing, and ongoing investment in research, precision viticulture, and water and energy stewardship.

Beyond its core labels, the portfolio includes a wide range of grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Moscato, and sparkling wine from Sonoma, Napa, Monterey, Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Lodi. Brand holdings and imports span Barefoot, Apothic, Dark Horse, Gallo Family Vineyards, J Vineyards & Winery, Louis M. Martini, Talbott, Orin Swift, Pahlmeyer, and La Marca Prosecco. Spirit of Gallo extends into distilled spirits and RTDs with E&J Brandy, Germain-Robin brandy, New Amsterdam Vodka and Gin, High Noon Vodka Seltzer, RumHaven, and the Camarena Tequila partnership, giving the company reach across wine, sparkling, and ready-to-drink categories.