2019 Aphelion The Tendance Shiraz
McLaren Vale, SA
An elegant, aromatic, spicy and savoury McLaren Vale Shiraz. Like a big warm hug in a glass.
$38.00
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Has a lovely feel across the palate that gives a sense of unforced elegance.
Stuart Knox (The Real Review)
About the Wine
The Tendance by Aphelion is their take on what they dub the "workhorse" of McLaren Vale - Shiraz. The fruit comes from two vineyards on McMurtie Road, right in the heart of McLaren Vale.
Rob has taken a more Rhone approach to the style of this Shiraz. With all the dark blue and purple fruits sitting pretty amongst a wonderfully structured spiciness.
An elegant pairing for your next dinner party, or just as a mid-week accompaniment with full bodied dishes or red meats.
About 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.
Aphelion HQ, McLaren Vale, SA
From the Producer
Inky purple with a deep core, violets, brambles and mulberries combine with wood spice on the nose and palate. Savoury notes of olive, cracked coffee, cedar and green herbs add complexity. The wine displays good length on the palate and a supple texture in its medium to full bodied frame.
Unfined, unfiltered, vegan, low sulphur.
Blend : Shiraz (100%)
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2036
Bottle Size : 750ml
McLaren Vale, SA
Critic Reviews
"Opaque core, deep ruby in the rim. Crushed blackberries, anise and lavender aromatics. Just a hair off full-bodied, dark fruits and layers of mocha and sweet spices. Has a lovely feel across the palate that gives a sense of unforced elegance. Lingers long and supple tannins dry the finish well." - Stuart Knox (The Real Review)
"Guylian chocolates, lavender and spice scents, blackberry and blueberry, with a salty sage edge. Medium-bodied, black fruit and chocolate, sizzled sage butter and blue fruits, supple but slightly sticky tannin, and a finish of good length. A little sweet raspberry on the finish. Pretty good." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
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