2024 Aphelion Rapture Old Vine Grenache Noir

A breathtaking Grenache — powerful, perfumed and incredibly long. This is McLaren Vale at a world-class level

97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 96 Points – The Wine Front | 96 Points – The Real Review

McLaren Vale, SA

$150 a bottle
Flagship • Old Vine • Elite McLaren Vale Grenache

“A breathtaking Grenache — powerful, perfumed and incredibly long. This is McLaren Vale at a world-class level.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright ruby with a deep crimson core — concentrated, vibrant and striking.

Aroma:
Highly perfumed and complex with:

• wild strawberry and raspberry
• red cherry and blood orange
• rose petal, musk and florals
• graphite, spice and savoury nuance

Aromatic intensity with incredible detail and lift.

Palate:
Medium-bodied yet intensely concentrated — a benchmark modern Grenache.
Expect layers of:

• pure red berry fruit
• cherry, cranberry and pomegranate
• spice, dried herbs and mineral complexity
• ultra-fine, chalky tannins
• bright acidity driving precision and length

The wine shows intensity with finesse, delivering power without heaviness.

Finish:
Exceptionally long and persistent with lingering red fruit, florals and fine tannin detail.

Critical Acclaim

• 97pts – Halliday Wine Companion
• 96pts – The Wine Front
• 96pts – The Real Review

Widely regarded as one of the top Grenache releases in McLaren Vale.

About ‘Rapture’

Aphelion’s ‘Rapture’ is the pinnacle of their Grenache program, sourced from:

• old vine McLaren Vale vineyards
• low-yielding sites
• carefully selected parcels

Produced in extremely limited quantities, it represents their most serious and collectible wine.

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb
• Duck
• Game meats
• Mediterranean dishes
• Chargrilled vegetables

Why We Love It

This is elite Australian Grenache — perfumed, powerful and incredibly refined.
At $150, it sits firmly in collector territory, competing with the best Grenache in the country.

A must-have for serious Grenache lovers and collectors.