Aphelion Welkin Nero d'Avola 2025 13% 750ml

Aphelion Welkin Nero d'Avola 2025 13% 750ml

Aphelion
Aphelion is family-owned, and was awarded Best Small Producer in the 2019 McLaren Vale Wine Show. Winemaker Rob Mack is currently studying for the Master of Wine title. He is a Len Evans Tutorial Scholar and a frequent judge on the national wine show circuit, plus 2018 Young Gun of Wine winner. Aphelion means ‘from the sun’ and this concept is central to their winemaking philosophy - to focus on site above all else. They craft wines that suit the Australian climate and terroir, such as light to medium-bodied reds and crisp whites. Grenache is a specialty, with six wines across three tiers of the variety in the range. A James Halliday 5 Star Rated Winery.

Country: Australia
Region: McLaren Vale
Vintage: 2025
Variety: Nero d'Avola
Alcohol Volume: 13.0
Closure: Screwcap
Volume: 750
Weight: 1.33kg
Wine Style: Red (Full Bodied)

Reviews:

Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion - 92 Pts

From two sites, with the fruit destemmed and, interestingly, fermented with a handful of grenache stems, followed by a short élevage in seasoned oak and tank. Black cherry, spiced plum, cocoa, kirsch. Like a blackforest cake, but without the pomp and richness. Rather, it has a savoury, mid-weighted feel to the juicy fruits, with some sarsaparilla notes detailing further. Nicely done.