2022 Aphelion Welkin Nero d'Avola

Spicy, bright Nero d'Avola from McLaren Vale, backed up by a smattering of tannin.
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Description

Nero d'Avola, a red grape native to Sicily (though annoyingly not to the coastal town of Avola), has found a comfy home in McLaren Vale.

This latest release from Rob Mack at Aphelion, sourced from a vineyard in Willunga, is super bright in colour and aromatics, showing redcurrant, plum and heaps of lifted spice characters.

There is some fine tannin and some time in French oak but this is, above all, a jubey, juicy number with a good acid backbone.

92 Points - "As Nero d'Avola gains traction in these parts, it is interesting to note those producers striving to embed a little structure into the bitterness of Campari, the sass of maraschino cherry and the pulp of red and purple pastilles, all signatures of the variety. Here is one. It is the brush of briar, clove, mezcal and peppery astringency, just a whisper, that bestows savouriness, a gentle grip and real interest. Delicious." - Ned Goodwin MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

91 Points - "Red cherry, spiced poached strawberry, fennel seed. It’s light to medium-bodied, crisp and fresh, pomegranate and blood orange, some sweet strawberry, fine dusty grip to tannin, and a refreshing kind of amaro finish of good length. Really lovely wine. Frisky." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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2 reviews
  • DK
    Daniel K.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    4 months ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delicious!

    Beautifully turned-out vino from Aphelion. Delicious park/esky/beach vino. Lino Ramble offer a similar interpretation of Nero with their 'Pee Wee Novello'. Keep it coming!

  • C
    Claire
    Verified Reviewer
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    7 months ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Beautiful to drink

    Tasty and fresh. Not too sweet. Interesting enough

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Devil by name, but not by nature. Beautifully intense purple in colour with aromatics that jump out of the glass. Pure fruited aromas of redcurrant and spicy plum follow through on to the palate with fresh acidity keeping the wine lively and vibrant. A slight rasp of powdery tannin mouth-grip adds a savoury element and helps the flavours go on and on.

Region: McLaren Vale, SA
Blend: Nero d'Avola (100%)
ABV: 13.20%
Closure: 750ml
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Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Nero d'Avola
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Feature Vegan
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
The Wine Front
Critic Score 92
91
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
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Aphelion

Aphelion was established by Rob Mack and Louise Rhodes with a clear vision. They had one thing on their mind, to craft: "Genuine, Authentic, Quality McLaren Vale Grenache."

A couple of vintages in and they are right on the money. They have close relationships with local growers in the Vale who provide them with excellent Grenache fruit and Rob's deft touch in the winery takes care of the rest.

The range is slowly growing, as is their family. Their investigation into their pet variety is deepening, as is their fan base. The small batches of wine that come out of the Aphelion stable should have a close eye kept on them, more often than not there's something exciting and great value in the bottle.

Winemaker Rob Mack Aphelion

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