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Aphelion Wine From the sun to you. Handcrafted micro batch critically acclaimed w**es, from interesting emerging varieties in McLaren Vale. Designed for food.

Our w**es are delicious. They’re perfect with food. They’re handcrafted for people just like us, like you. We’re here to make the best w**es possible for you to enjoy in life’s best moments. We let our w**es speak for themselves, the growers who tend the vines, and of the stunning lands they are from here in McLaren Vale.

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• Aphelion W**e concentrate on grape varieties that thrive in the Mediterranean climate of McLaren Vale, with a sprinkling of the best of surrounding regions, like the cooler Adelaide Hills. Varieties like Grenache, Chardonnay, Sagrantino, Mataro.

• We craft our w**es to match the foods we love to eat - Italian, Mediterranean, and Asian. Think tomato, ginger, garlic, chilli, seafood.

• McLaren Vale w**e region is diverse, with 19 different soil types. It is sustainable, with more than 60% of vineyards certified by the locally developed Sustainable Australia W**egrowing program.

• Varieties from Italy, Greece and Spain do very well here as they suit our changing climate, what we put on our dinner tables, and what we order when we eat out.

• It starts with the sun and the earth.

• Our carefully selected, passionate grape growers in McLaren Vale hand tend the most select, unique parcels of land in environmentally sustainable ways to produce world class grapes to harvest at their pinnacle.

• From the vineyard, to the w**ery. The next stage in the journey from grape to your glass, right next to your plate or platter.

• W**eries are big expensive things to set up. Being a new micro-batch w**e label, for the time being we lease the use of w**eries to undertake our w**emaking.

• The magic, once the place and equipment are sorted, is in the w**emakers hands.

• Much like Michelin starred chefs, it is half science and half art.

• Our aim in the w**ery is to handcraft minimal intervention authentic, quality McLaren Vale w**es that speak of their provenance and match perfectly with the food you love and your life's best moments.

• Find us at: St Andrews Terrace, Willunga SA 5172.

• Phone us on: 0404 390 840

• Email us on: hello@aphelionw**e.com.au

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For the second year in a row, we are absolutely thrilled to share that you have excellent taste!Australia’s leading w**e...
21/10/2026

For the second year in a row, we are absolutely thrilled to share that you have excellent taste!

Australia’s leading w**e critics agree with you.

The little family w**ery you follow does make pretty darn good w**e.

Aphelion has been named #34 in the James Halliday W**e Companion Top 100 W**eries of Australia!

From our very first tonne of Grenache back in 2014 - which we hand-bottled, corked, hand labelled and wax-dipped on our kitchen floor with the help of friends - to today... what a journey.

We wouldn’t be here without our incredible growers.
To Marsh Brini, who took a chance on us right at the start.
To Robyn Wait & family, the Hatwell’s, the Bekkers, and Yangarra - your sustainable care of the land and vines makes incredibly expressive fruit. You give us the privilege of crafting w**es that speak so clearly of the stunning corners of McLaren Vale.

In twelve years we’ve grown from that first small batch to a cellar door, Rob now a Master of W**e scholar, and a case-load of new w**es we can’t wait to share with you.

We’re deeply grateful - and celebrating the only way we know how: with a glass in hand. 🍷

It’s an absolute privilege to have our handcrafted handiwork play a part in your gatherings, your celebrations, your midweek moments and your everyday magic.

We couldn’t hope for more.

Pop by our cellar door for a tasting this week and we’ll share a splash of something special and a big heartfelt cheers to you - the community who make it all worthwhile.

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McLaren Vale W**e Region McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Official Tourism Site W**e Australia Tasting Australia TY Marcus Ellis Anna Webster Katrina Butler & the whole Halliday W**e Companion team 🙌

19/10/2026

We’ve been trying very hard not to get ahead of ourselves.

For months, Rob and I have been tasting, Watching and quietly wondering just how special this vintage might be.

Then the first reviews arrived.

Let’s just say our excitement is no longer entirely our own.

We’re not quite ready to reveal everything. But we’d love you to be among the first to discover what’s coming.

Join the waitlist for the vineyard stories, the reveal and your invitation to secure these very limited w**es, following W**e Club priority access.

🍷 Join the waitlist
💬Comment WAITLIST for the link
🔗 https://aphelionw**e.com.au/pages/2025-single-site-grenache-collection-waitlist-aphelion

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One vineyard. Old vines planted in 1962. One pair of w**emaking hands. Two grape-squashing feet (clean, of course!). And...
09/10/2026

One vineyard. Old vines planted in 1962. One pair of w**emaking hands. Two grape-squashing feet (clean, of course!). And a rather special Grenache. 🍷

𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧.

One of Australia's 20 best red w**es over $50.

We're absolutely delighted that our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 has been selected for the 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, described by the Halliday team as "complex, refined and straight-up exceptional w**es".

To see our little family w**ery's Grenache amongst them is a moment worth celebrating!

Already awarded 𝟗𝟕 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬 and shortlisted for 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫, Rapture is our pinnacle expression of Grenache.

It comes from just 0.9 hectares of dry-grown bush vines in the Hickinbotham vineyard in Clarendon, McLaren Vale W**e Region. Planted in 1962, these remarkable old vines have spent more than six decades quietly telling the story of their place.

Just 𝟗𝟐 𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 were made.

Many have already been enjoyed amongst great company, good food and rousing conversation. Others are tucked away in cellars. Still more are in fine restaurants, waiting to enhance your meal. And a few remain on our website and at our cellar door.

Marcus Ellis described Rapture as having "detail, confident ease, depth and transparency" before concluding with a rather enthusiastic "Yes, yes, yes!"

We've always believed that great Grenache should taste of its vineyard, not its w**emaker. It's wonderful to see that belief recognised amongst Australia's finest w**es.

Our heartfelt thanks to Marcus Ellis and the Halliday W**e Companion team for championing Australian Grenache, to the Hickinbotham vineyard team who care for these extraordinary old vines, and to the friends and w**e lovers who make this journey possible.

And to everyone who already has a bottle of Rapture 2024 tucked away in their cellar... looks like you were onto something. 😉

🍷 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞.

Here's to old vines, remarkable vineyards and making moments count.

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30/09/2026

Spring has turned up at Aphelion. 🌸

The flowers are flowering.
The bees are buzzing.
The birds are making an unreasonable amount of noise.

And we’re pouring Grenache.

Our Graze & Grenache local nibble flight is made for that lovely bit of the day when you whet your appetite for lunch…equally lovely for an afternoon aperitivo while the sun dips down.

Or skip the schedule altogether.

Raid our fridge and shelves of local McLaren Vale goodies, build your ultimate platter, find a sunny spot and settle in.

Grenache & Gourmet is on.

This is a rather lovely time to be in McLaren Vale. 🍷

Save your seat - comment SPRING to book.
And tag your partner in w**e below 👇

The first green shoots of vintage 2027 have appeared. As they have since 1943, from the bush vine Grenache on the Brini ...
18/09/2026

The first green shoots of vintage 2027 have appeared. As they have since 1943, from the bush vine Grenache on the Brini family’s vineyard.

Happy International Grenache Day!

At Aphelion, Grenache is our core focus. Our first love. The reason why we became w**emakers. And why we chose McLaren Vale.

It has been so since the very start of Aphelion in 2014. Our approach described by James Halliday as “akin to a miniature painting done with single-hair paintbrushes”.

It is our life’s work to produce world class McLaren Vale Grenache for you to enjoy in your life’s best moments.

Take the time to raise a glass to the growers and w**emakers of this beguiling variety, and give a nod to Mother Nature too, this International Grenache Day.

🤔 Let me know in the comments ⬇️, what’s in your glass this International Grenache Day? 🤔🍷

McLaren Vale W**e Region

IT’S TIME TO GRAZE.⁠⁠Grenache & Gourmet Festival | 18 September – 5 October⁠⁠If you can't resist a good Grenache - and f...
17/09/2026

IT’S TIME TO GRAZE.⁠
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Grenache & Gourmet Festival | 18 September – 5 October⁠
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If you can't resist a good Grenache - and frankly, we wouldn't blame you - come and spend some time with us at the cellar door.⁠
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Our Graze & Grenache Food & W**e Pairing Flight is designed for exactly this:⁠
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A little something delicious to eat.⁠
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A few Grenaches to discover.⁠
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A reason to linger a little longer.⁠
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Come before lunch and whet your appetite.⁠
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Or come after lunch for an aperitivo.⁠
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Either way, you get to experience McLaren Vale through a few of our favourite things.⁠
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So, Adelaide.⁠
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The days may still be cold.⁠
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But there are some very good times ahead. Well worth leaving the house for.⁠
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And if you’ve been waiting for an excuse to get out, discover something new, sit around a table with good people and make winter feel a little more special…⁠
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Consider this your invitation.⁠

Book Now: https://aphelionw**e.com.au/pages/events

10/09/2026

There are four empty chairs at our long table this Sunday.

And we'd rather they had people in them.

Because on Sunday, Rob Mack of Aphelion + Paddy Gilhooly of Thistledown are sitting down with a small group of w**e lovers to taste something we're both rather obsessed with:

Grenache. 🍇

Two masters of their craft.
Eight exceptional w**es.
Four side-by-side comparisons.

But the best bit?

You get the people behind the bottles, too.

Ask questions. Hear the vineyard stories. Taste the w**es beside each other and discover why Grenache grown in one place can speak so differently from Grenache grown somewhere else.

You don't need to be a w**e expert.

Come because you're curious. Come because you love Grenache. Or come because whetting your appetite before Sunday lunch, around a table of interesting people sounds like your kind of thing.

We hope you'll leave with a smile on your face, a connection with the people who make the w**es, and a deeper understanding of how place expresses itself through Grenache.

And perhaps a few bottles under your arm to recreate the experience with your own people at home.

Because w**e belongs on the table, not a pedestal.

Sunday 13 September | 11am–12.30pm
📍 Aphelion Cellar Door, McLaren Vale

Just 4 seats remain.

🎟 Book your ticket here: https://aphelionw**e.rezdy.com/776939/aphelion-x-thistledown-grenache-masterclass

02/09/2026

What happens when two of Australia’s Grenache obsessives get together?⁠
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Things get interesting. 🍇⁠
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We’re bringing Aphelion + Thistledown together for one very special morning celebrating the grape we both can’t stop talking about.⁠
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And these aren’t just two w**eries who happen to make Grenache.⁠
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Aphelion is #35 in the Halliday Top 100 W**eries.⁠
Thistledown took out Grenache of the Year AND Red W**e of the Year at the Halliday W**e Companion Awards.⁠
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Now you can taste them side by side, with the people behind the bottles.⁠
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Rob Mack + Paddy Gilhooly⁠
8 exceptional w**es⁠
4 side-by-side comparisons⁠
2 very different perspectives⁠
1 shared obsession: Grenache.⁠
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You’ll taste.⁠
You’ll compare.⁠
You’ll discover.⁠
You’ll probably have a new favourite by the end of it.⁠
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And yes, you’ll get to ask the w**emakers why.⁠
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📍 Aphelion Cellar Door, McLaren Vale⁠
📅 Sunday 13 September⁠
⏰ 11am–12.30pm⁠
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Strictly limited places.⁠
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Want to be in the room?⁠
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👇 COMMENT SUNDAY and we’ll send you the booking link.⁠
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Tag the person you’d bring with you. 🍇⁠
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We have some friends in Grenache places.⁠⁠And we’ve been talking.⁠⁠A lot.⁠⁠About Grenache.⁠About vineyards.⁠About w**ema...
30/08/2026

We have some friends in Grenache places.⁠
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And we’ve been talking.⁠
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A lot.⁠
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About Grenache.⁠
About vineyards.⁠
About w**emaking.⁠
About the w**es we love.⁠
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And naturally, about which Grenaches we’d rather be drinking.⁠
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So...⁠
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Who do you think we’ve been talking to? 👀⁠
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Here’s your clue:⁠
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They’re very, very serious about Grenache.⁠
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👇 Drop your guess below.⁠
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And tag the person you’d want to share a bottle with if your guess is right.⁠
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We’re not saying anything else just yet.⁠
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Watch this space. 🍇⁠
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25/08/2026

LAST CHANCE FOR BRIE 🧀🍷
https://aphelionw**e.rezdy.com/771842/baked-brie-and-w**e-for-two

If you've been meaning to come and get cosy with us… this is your sign.

This is the last weekend to settle in at Aphelion Cellar Door for a gooey baked brie, crusty bread, dried summer fruits, salt-dusted almonds and two glasses of Aphelion w**e.

The kind of winter catch-up where the conversation runs long, the cheese gets gloriously messy and nobody's in a hurry to leave.

And because we believe great w**e is about more than what's in the glass, this is your chance to slow down, discover something delicious and share a little moment with someone you love.

⏰ Ends 5pm Sunday 31 August.
🧀 Limited bries available.

Book Brie today.
https://aphelionw**e.rezdy.com/771842/baked-brie-and-w**e-for-two?iframe=1

Baby, it's cold outside.
But it's melty and gooood inside. 🧀

Address

67 Kays Road
McLaren Vale, SA
5171

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+61404390840

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