Aphelion 'Brini' Grenache 2024
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Straight out of the blocks, this new wine label established in 2014 by husband and wife Rob and Louise Mack has already gained a strong reputation for quality and value. Pedigreed winemaker Rob Mack concentrates on grape varieties that thrive in the Mediterranean climate of McLaren Vale, producing stylish Grenache as well as other regionally emerging varieties, such as Mataro and Sagrantino.
2018 Young Gun Winemaker of the Year Award Winner
"The 2024 Brini Single Site Grenache was made in the same way as the other vintages, however the tannins feel completely different here. I asked winemaker Rob Mack if he did anything differently—I was wondering specifically about maturation vessel, as the tannins have a concrete-cast to them, like when a wine is matured in amphora or egg. However, everything about this wine remains true to site and style—same vineyard, same block, same 100% whole bunch, same old puncheons. So, what we see is the impact of season. And that is fascinating. With notes of pressed flowers, ash, clove, pomegranate and redcurrant, the impact of the whole bunches rides high here, as opposed to the other cuvées where it has been hidden—perhaps by the season, perhaps by time. I expect this character to ameliorate before release, as I have rarely comment on this character for the other vintages when I saw them on release. This 2024 BriniSingle Site Grenache (and the 2024 Wait Single Vineyard Grenache) won't be released until the end of 2025. This was bottle number 358 of 800. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under Diam Origine." 95pts | Erin Larkin | Wine Advocate
Only 800 bottles made.
Vegan Friendly
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