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The Ultimate Centrepiece Gift | Aphelion 2025 Magnum Rosé
Louise Rhodes
Feb 08, 2026
A Rosé Made to Be Remembered:
Introducing the Aphelion 2025 Magnum Rosé
Some wines are made to be enjoyed. Others are made to be cellared. This one is made to be remembered.
The Aphelion 2025 Magnum Rosé is not just a new vintage of limited-release - it is a statement wine from McLaren Vale designed for life’s most meaningful moments. every detail has been chosen with intention.
- Made from organically and biodynamically grown fruit;
- Stunning, elegant, sculptural magnum bottle with its pyramid base;
- Guipure lace label. crafted from my wedding dress, every detail has been chosen with intention.
This is a luxury Australian rosé wine created for gifting, celebration and ritual - and long after the last glass is poured, the bottle lives on as something beautiful to remind you. Available to experience and purchase exclusively at our McLaren Vale Cellar Door and available only extremely limited quantities.
A Wine That Becomes Art
The bottle itself is part of the story.
The sculptural pyramid-based magnum is finished with a delicate Guipure lace label, made from my own wedding dress — a symbol of celebration, commitment and memory woven directly into the wine.
Once the organically and biodynamically grown wine inside has been enjoyed, the bottle transforms into a striking vase — a keepsake that continues to mark the moment it was opened.
It is a gift that does not disappear.
A Magnum Rosé Perfect for Gifting (and Being Remembered)
This rosé is made for people who want their gift to stand out - and be talked about long after the occasion has passed.
Whether you’re buying for a partner, a bride-to-be, a graduate, a close friend or yourself, this wine delivers emotional impact as well as exceptional quality. Members of the Aphelion Wine Club receive priority access to limited releases like this.
There are occasions that deserve more than an ordinary bottle.
This limited-release magnum rosé from McLaren Vale was created with those moments in mind: Valentine’s Day, hen’s celebrations, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, milestone birthdays and unforgettable girls’ nights. It sits proudly within our Rosé Collection and is one of the most distinctive wines we’ve ever released.
At double the size of a standard bottle and produced in just 320 magnums, this wine arrives with presence. It commands the table, invites sharing, and signals that something special is being celebrated.
If you’re searching for a meaningful gift or celebration wine - whether for personal milestones or corporate gifting - and you’re searching for the best wine for:
- Valentine’s Day: Romantic, limited and beautifully packaged for sharing.
- A hen’s party: A magnum rosé made for group celebrations and statement moments.
- Engagements & proposals: Symbolic, elegant and designed to mark a once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
- Weddings & anniversaries: A meaningful gift with ageing potential and a keepsake bottle.
- Graduation or milestone birthdays: A luxury rosé that feels significant and celebratory.
- Best luxury rosé gift: Limited, biodynamic, visually striking and impossible to forget.
This is that bottle.
From Vineyard to Vessel: The Story Behind the Wine
The fruit for the Aphelion 2025 Magnum Rosé comes from the biodynamically certified Yangarra Vineyard in Kangarilla, one of McLaren Vale’s most respected sites.
The blend - 65% Mourvèdre and 35% Counoise - was hand-picked and co-fermented, a deliberate choice to build complexity, perfume and texture rather than simplicity.
After gentle pressing, fermentation took place in a single 700L seasoned French oak foudré, with lees stirring every fortnight to build a silky mouthfeel and quiet depth. The wine remained on full ferment lees until bottling in January 2026.
This is rosé with intention - elegant, layered, and far from fleeting.
Tasting Notes: A Rosé with Elegance and Presence
Variety: 65% Mourvèdre, 35% Counoise
Colour: Beautifully intense purple hue
Aromatics: Redcurrant, spicy plum and lifted perfume that leaps from the glass
Palate: Silky and textural, with fresh acidity, pure fruit expression and a fine rasp of powdery tannin. A subtle herbal element carries the wine through a long, poised finish.
Vineyard: Biodynamically certified Yangarra Vineyard, Kangarilla, McLaren Vale
Serve: 10–12°C
Drink: Ready now for youthful vibrancy, with cellaring potential of 2–4 years
ABV: 12%
Vegan | Unfined | DIAM Origine cork
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this rosé suitable for Valentine’s Day?
Yes. This wine was designed as the ultimate Valentine’s Day indulgence — romantic, limited, luxurious and made for sharing.
Is this a good wine for a hen’s party or girls’ night?
Absolutely. The magnum format makes it ideal for group celebrations, and the sculptural bottle becomes part of the occasion.
Can this rosé be gifted for engagements, weddings or anniversaries?
Yes. With its symbolic lace label, luxury presentation and ageing potential, it is a meaningful and memorable gift.
Is this wine suitable for a graduation or milestone birthday gift?
Yes. The limited magnum format marks achievement and transition with a wine that feels significant.
How long can I cellar this rosé?
While drinking beautifully now, the wine will continue to evolve gracefully for 2–4 years when stored correctly.
Is this an organic or biodynamic wine?
The fruit is sourced from an organic and biodynamically certified vineyard and produced with minimal intervention by the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified winemakers, Aphelion, at a Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified winery.
Limited Release
Only 320 magnum bottles of the Aphelion 2025 Magnum Rosé were produced.
This is not a wine that can be repeated - it is a moment, captured.
Available only at Aphelion Cellar Door.
Tip: See if your friends, family or colleagues are travelling to Adelaide and can collect a bottle for you!
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