Valentine’s Day Wine Experiences in McLaren Vale
Luxury cellar door tastings, VIP wine dates and a romantic Date Night at Home — crafted with love, Grenache and premium McLaren Vale wine.
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with intention. From a VIP day date at our McLaren Vale cellar door to a luxury wine and chocolate kit at home, we’ve created three premium Valentine’s experiences designed to help you reconnect and create a memory worth keeping.
Love, Grenache x 💘
I still remember my very first date with my husband.
It was at Level 41, the revolving restaurant at the top of Sydney’s Centrepoint Tower.
Very fancy.
There was even an official photographer roaming the room, snapping couples mid-romance. We bought the photo (obviously). That portrait has lived on our wall ever since.
Here’s the funny thing though: I don’t remember the food at all. I do remember the photo. And I definitely remember the loo with a view.
That’s the thing about Valentine’s Day. You remember how it felt. The moment. The shared experience.
So this year at Aphelion, we’re leaning into what we do best: premium wine, thoughtful details and moments that linger long after the last glass.
🍷 Love, Grenache x — Valentine’s Tasting Experience
Exclusive tasting flight + souvenir
$80 per couple
This is our love letter to Grenache.
- Curated tasting flight of:
- Premium Grenache Blanc
- Brand new limited-release Rosé Magnum
- Signature Confluence Grenache
- Two Aphelion branded keepsake glasses to take home
- Suggested food pairing + recipe card
Why it’s a gorgeous Valentine’s experience:
Linger longer in our cosy, picturesque McLaren Vale cellar door. Play footsy under the table as you sample truly special handcrafted wines from one of McLaren Vale’s best wineries.
💎 Day Date VIP Package — Our Top Shelf Valentine’s Experience
$150 per couple
Only 4 seatings per day | 13–15 February
This is the VIP Valentine’s wine experience — intimate, unhurried and quietly luxurious.
- Private VIP deck seating
- VIP tasting for two, with paired music
- A premium bottle to take home (Rosé Magnum, Brini or Wait 2023)
- Decorative Aphelion corkscrew keepsake
- Suggested food pairing + recipe card
- Bonus: ask our friendly team to take a photo of you together
Time out to reconnect: priceless.
🌙 Date Night at Home Kit — Wine, Chocolate & Love
$100 per pack
Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home? This luxury kit brings the Aphelion experience to you.
- Rosé Magnum
- Dark chocolate heart (yes — it says Love)
- Suggested food pairing + recipe card
- Tasting notes card
Because pink Grenache and dark chocolate are love-ly.
** ONLY Available at Cellar Door, because we can't post our Magnum **
💬 Valentine’s Day FAQs
What’s the most top shelf Valentine’s experience?
The Day Date VIP Package is our most premium offering, featuring a priority seated tasting, paired music, a premium bottle to take home and exclusive VIP access.
What’s in the Date Night at Home Kit?
The kit includes a Rosé Magnum, dark chocolate heart, tasting notes card and a food pairing with recipe suggestions.
How can I use my Date Night Kit?
- Cook together using the recipe card
- Blindfold each other and taste the wine
- Write tasting notes — or love notes
- Recreate your first date at home
Do I need to book?
Yes — bookings are essential. We are small and there are only four VIP seatings per day from 13–15 February.
This Valentine’s Day, create a memory worth keeping.
Premium wine. Love. Grenache. In McLaren Vale.
Love, Grenache x
