2025 Aphelion Welkin Nero d'Avola
2025 Aphelion Welkin Nero d'Avola

2025 Aphelion Welkin Nero d'Avola

92 pts
Aphelion |McLaren Vale |Nero d'Avola
A bright, energetic Nero d’Avola that shows just how good Rob Mack’s touch with Mediterranean varieties has become - juicy, spicy, and effortlessly drinkable.
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews
Price:
$28.00
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Description

Rob Mack has been working with Nero d’Avola for years now, and it’s fair to say he’s nailed the style - bright, mid-weight, and packed with personality. The 2025 Welkin is everything we love about his approach: pure fruit, minimal handling, and a focus on drinkability over density.

The fruit comes from McLaren Vale’s sandier pockets, picked early to keep things tight and energetic. Fermented wild, mostly in stainless steel with a bit of old oak for texture, it’s all red cherry, blood orange and spice, with a faint amaro-like edge that makes it seriously addictive. The palate is ripe but snappy, generous but dry, and it finishes with just enough grip.

We’ve always enjoyed Nero d’Avola from McLaren Vale, and this is a tasty example of why this pairing works so well.

Marcus Ellis

Marcus Ellis

Halliday Wine Companion 92 Points

From two sites, with the fruit destemmed and, interestingly, fermented with a handful of grenache stems, followed by a short élevage in seasoned oak and tank. Black cherry, spiced plum, cocoa, kirsch. Like a blackforest cake, but without the pomp and richness. Rather, it has a savoury, mid-weighted feel to the juicy fruits, with some sarsaparilla notes detailing further. Nicely done.

Customer Reviews

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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2 reviews
  • DK
    Daniel K.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    1 year ago
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    2022 Aphelion Welkin Nero d'Avola
    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!

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    Claire
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    1 year ago
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    2022 Aphelion Welkin Nero d'Avola
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Beautiful to drink

    Tasty and fresh. Not too sweet. Interesting enough

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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
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 92
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
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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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