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Aphelion Rapture Old Vine Grenache 2023
Aphelion Rapture Old Vine Grenache 2023 - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Or $9.95 flat fee Australia wide.
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Critic reviews
Critic reviews
Huon Hooke – 97 Points - "Medium-depth red-purple hue; the aromas spicy with white-pepper, earthy/undergrowth, black cherry and meaty aromas, a trace of funk adding an extra layer, the palate full bodied and firm with layers of supple, powdery tannins adding structure, length and impact to the concentrated flavour. Beautifully balanced, elegant wine, and already complex. It should reward many years of cellaring." - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Vintage Vigilant
Vintage Vigilant
We aim to have all wines above $30 be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
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Delivery Times
Delivery Times
To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.
Returns and Warranty
Returns and Warranty
Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
Huon Hooke – 97 Points - "Medium-depth red-purple hue; the aromas spicy with white-pepper, earthy/undergrowth, black cherry and meaty aromas, a trace of funk adding an extra layer, the palate full bodied and firm with layers of supple, powdery tannins adding structure, length and impact to the concentrated flavour. Beautifully balanced, elegant wine, and already complex. It should reward many years of cellaring." - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
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Aphelion Rapture Old Vine Grenache 2023
Sourced from two vineyards in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale. One is owned by the Brini family, the other by the Wait family. Both are old vine vineyards, with the Wait vineyard being dry grown with small berries and intensity and the Brini vineyard showing bright fruit and floral aromatics.
The fruit was hand-picked on the 3rd and 4th of April. Being 60% of the final wine, the Wait vineyard fruit was destemmed and fermented in a 950L concrete egg-shaped vessel. After fermentation was complete the wine underwent extended maceration on skins for five and a half months before pressing and then being returned to the concrete egg for further maturation. Being 40% of the final wine, the Brini fruit was fermented with 100% whole bunches and matured in seasoned French puncheon. The wine was racked and bottled in May 2024.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Grenache |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Brand | Aphelion |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Aphelion Rapture Old Vine Grenache 2023
Sourced from two vineyards in the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale. One is owned by the Brini family, the other by the Wait family. Both are old vine vineyards, with the Wait vineyard being dry grown with small berries and intensity and the Brini vineyard showing bright fruit and floral aromatics.
The fruit was hand-picked on the 3rd and 4th of April. Being 60% of the final wine, the Wait vineyard fruit was destemmed and fermented in a 950L concrete egg-shaped vessel. After fermentation was complete the wine underwent extended maceration on skins for five and a half months before pressing and then being returned to the concrete egg for further maturation. Being 40% of the final wine, the Brini fruit was fermented with 100% whole bunches and matured in seasoned French puncheon. The wine was racked and bottled in May 2024.
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