{"product_id":"aphelion-2024-the-confluence-grenache","title":"2024 Aphelion The Confluence Grenache","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant, silky, and beautifully detailed — modern McLaren Vale Grenache perfection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points Halliday Wine Companion | 94 points The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"454\"\u003ePremium McLaren Vale Grenache | Elegance, Energy \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e“A beautifully detailed Grenache that captures the essence of McLaren Vale — fragrant, silky, and full of life.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby with crimson edges — vibrant and translucent.\u003cbr data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lifted bouquet of wild strawberry, raspberry, and cherry compote unfolds with hints of rose petal, blood orange, and white pepper spice.\u003cbr data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"845\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with a core of pure red fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins. Elegant spice, herbal nuance, and subtle oak weave through the mid-palate, creating both freshness and depth.\u003cbr data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fine, and savoury — beautifully balanced with lingering red fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e“Fragrant and graceful with gorgeous red fruit purity, soft tannins, and natural energy. A benchmark for contemporary McLaren Vale Grenache.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e94 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e“Silky and vibrant with layers of red fruit and spice. 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