2024 Aphelion Welkin Grenache

Vibrant, juicy, and delightfully refined — new-wave McLaren Vale brilliance

93 points Halliday Wine Companion | 92 points The Wine Front

Vibrant McLaren Vale Grenache | Pure Fruit & Fine Spice

“Silky, bright, and beautifully perfumed — Aphelion’s Welkin Grenache captures McLaren Vale’s new-wave elegance in every glass.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Luminous ruby-red with brilliant clarity and youthful energy.
Aroma: Fragrant notes of wild strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry rise from the glass, layered with crushed herbs, white pepper, and subtle hints of rose petal.
Palate: Medium-bodied, supple, and juicy. A core of bright red fruit is supported by soft tannins and lively acidity, creating beautiful texture and drive.
Finish: Long, fresh, and spice-tinged — effortlessly drinkable yet quietly sophisticated.

Critical Acclaim

• 93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “A beautifully detailed Grenache — red-fruited, fragrant, and finely balanced with gentle tannins and bright acidity.”

• 92 Points – The Wine Front
  “Vibrant and pure with an easy flow of fruit and savoury spice. Stylish and immensely drinkable.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

Sourced from select McLaren Vale vineyards known for producing Grenache of lift and perfume.
Winemaker Rob Mack employs a minimal-intervention approach — wild-yeast fermentation, gentle extraction, and maturation in old French oak puncheons to preserve purity and texture.

The result is a modern, elegant Grenache that celebrates finesse over power — fruit clarity, fine spice, and effortless charm.

Region

McLaren Vale, South Australia — the cradle of Australia’s Grenache renaissance.
Warm days, cool evenings, and iron-rich sandy soils create wines that are vibrant, aromatic, and full of personality.

Food Pairings

• Chargrilled lamb skewers with rosemary

• Roast duck with cherry glaze

• Mediterranean vegetable tart

• Pork belly with fennel and herbs

• Hard cheeses and charcuterie

Why We Love It

The 2024 Aphelion ‘Welkin’ Grenache is everything modern McLaren Vale stands for — bright, elegant, and full of life.
It’s approachable yet complex, showcasing the region’s unique ability to deliver power wrapped in finesse.

Aphelion continues to redefine what Grenache can be — perfumed, precise, and absolutely delicious.

Bright. Elegant. Utterly Irresistible.
The 2024 Aphelion ‘Welkin’ Grenache shines as a beautiful example of new-wave Australian winemaking — pure, textural, and full of joy.