{"title":"Wait Collection","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.awc-wait {\n  --burgundy:#6b2b2b;\n  --cream:#faf7f5;\n  --ink:#222;\n  --muted:#555;\n  --line:#eadfda;\n  font-family:Georgia,\"Times New Roman\",serif;\n  max-width:960px;\n  margin:0 auto;\n  padding:24px 18px 48px;\n  color:var(--ink);\n  line-height:1.65;\n}\n.awc-wait * {box-sizing:border-box}\n.awc-wait h1,.awc-wait h2,.awc-wait h3 {\n  font-weight:normal;\n  line-height:1.2;\n  margin:0 0 16px;\n}\n.awc-wait h1 {font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,54px)}\n.awc-wait h2 {font-size:clamp(25px,3.5vw,34px)}\n.awc-wait h3 {font-size:22px}\n.awc-wait p {margin:0 0 15px}\n.awc-wait .eyebrow {\n  color:var(--burgundy);\n  font-size:12px;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  text-transform:uppercase;\n  letter-spacing:1.6px;\n  margin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.awc-wait .lead {\n  font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,25px);\n  line-height:1.4;\n}\n.awc-wait .hero {\n  padding:30px 0 38px;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);\n}\n.awc-wait .btn {\n  display:inline-block;\n  padding:13px 22px;\n  background:var(--burgundy);\n  color:#fff!important;\n  border-radius:5px;\n  text-decoration:none;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  margin:8px 8px 8px 0;\n}\n.awc-wait .btn-outline {\n  background:#fff;\n  border:1px solid var(--burgundy);\n  color:var(--burgundy)!important;\n}\n.awc-wait .section {margin:46px 0}\n.awc-wait .highlight {\n  background:var(--cream);\n  padding:25px;\n  border-left:4px solid var(--burgundy);\n  border-radius:5px;\n}\n.awc-wait .stat-grid {\n  display:grid;\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));\n  gap:12px;\n  margin:25px 0;\n}\n.awc-wait .stat {\n  text-align:center;\n  border:1px solid var(--line);\n  padding:20px 12px;\n  border-radius:7px;\n}\n.awc-wait .stat strong {\n  display:block;\n  font-size:29px;\n  color:var(--burgundy);\n  line-height:1.2;\n}\n.awc-wait .stat span {\n  font-size:13px;\n  color:var(--muted);\n}\n.awc-wait .award {\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);\n  padding:19px 0;\n}\n.awc-wait .award:last-child {border-bottom:0}\n.awc-wait .score {\n  font-size:32px;\n  color:var(--burgundy);\n  font-weight:bold;\n  line-height:1.2;\n}\n.awc-wait .award-source {\n  font-size:13px;\n  color:var(--muted);\n}\n.awc-wait .award a {\n  color:var(--burgundy);\n  font-size:13px;\n}\n.awc-wait .quote {\n  font-style:italic;\n  font-size:18px;\n  margin:8px 0;\n}\n.awc-wait .dark {\n  background:#222;\n  color:white;\n  border-radius:8px;\n  padding:28px;\n}\n.awc-wait .dark h2 {color:white}\n.awc-wait .steps {\n  display:grid;\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));\n  gap:14px;\n  margin-top:22px;\n}\n.awc-wait .step {\n  padding:18px;\n  background:var(--cream);\n  border-radius:7px;\n}\n.awc-wait .step-number {\n  font-size:13px;\n  color:var(--burgundy);\n  font-weight:bold;\n  letter-spacing:1px;\n}\n.awc-wait details {\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);\n  padding:17px 0;\n}\n.awc-wait summary {\n  cursor:pointer;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  color:var(--ink);\n}\n.awc-wait details p {margin:12px 0 0}\n.awc-wait .closing {\n  text-align:center;\n  padding:32px 12px;\n  border-top:1px solid var(--line);\n}\n@media(max-width:650px) {\n  .awc-wait .stat-grid,.awc-wait .steps {\n    grid-template-columns:1fr;\n  }\n  .awc-wait .stat-grid {\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);\n  }\n  .awc-wait .dark {padding:22px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awc-wait\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWait Single Site Grenache Noir 2025 · Blewitt Springs · McLaren Vale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eExtraordinary site.\u003cbr\u003eExtraordinary wine.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis wine is punching above its Wait.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #6b2b2b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND WE ARE SO HAPPY!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's us, Rob and Lou Mack. Small by design. But mighty in winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Wait Single Site Grenache 2025 is having quite the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e98 points from James Suckling's tasting team. 97 points from Halliday. A Wine of the Year contender according to The Wine Front, and the Chair of Judges' Wine of Show Trophy at the 2026 McLaren Vale Wine Show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're absolutely thrilled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot just for us. For Robyn Wait and her family. For their remarkable vineyard. And for what this recognition says about old-vine McLaren Vale Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/aphelionwine.com.au\/products\/wait-single-site-grenache-2025\"\u003e Discover Wait 2025 \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aphelionwine.com.au\/pages\/cellar-door\"\u003e Taste It at Cellar Door \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- SCARCITY --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eLou's Pick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a MAGNUM.\u003cbr\u003e\nBrilliant for everyone to have a second glass, to make a statement, as a table centrepiece, or for slow event aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003c!-- SCARCITY --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eRemarkable by nature. Limited by design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e750mL bottles produced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMagnums produced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOriginal bush-vine plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't simply make more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait comes from one particular parcel of old, dry-grown Grenache bush vines. The vineyard decides how much fruit it gives us each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in 2025, that remarkable little patch of Blewitt Springs gave us something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Once this vintage is gone, there won't be another 2025. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- VINEYARD --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eThe people behind the place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA century of care. A vineyard worth protecting.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis story begins long before a wine critic puts a number on a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt begins with Robyn Wait and her family, whose connection to this remarkable Blewitt Springs property spans generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir stewardship has helped preserve a precious parcel of Grenache bush vines, planted in the mid-1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo irrigation. No shortcuts to bigger yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust old vines, the seasons, the soil beneath them and the patient work of people who care about the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dry-grown vines produce small berries of extraordinary flavour concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey give Wait its unmistakable savoury character, persistent tannins and remarkable length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e You cannot manufacture a vineyard like this. You can only care for it. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is why we're so proud to work with Robyn and the Wait family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- ACCOLADES --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eThe accolades keep rolling in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoll call!!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe knew this wine was special. But hearing it from some of the world's most respected wine critics and judges?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's a pretty wonderful feeling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"score\"\u003e98 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"award-source\"\u003eRyan Montgomery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"quote\"\u003e\"reminiscent of nebbiolo and a vibrant palate, combining structure with immediate drinkability.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jamessuckling.com\/wine-tasting-reports\/the-unfolding-story-of-australian-grenache-weekly-tasting-report\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Read the review \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"score\"\u003e97 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"award-source\"\u003eMarcus Ellis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"quote\"\u003e\"This is excellent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/winecompanion.com.au\/wineries\/south-australia\/mclaren-vale\/aphelion-wine\/wines\/red\/grenache\/wait-single-site-grenache--grenache\/2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Read the review \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"score\"\u003e96+ POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"award-source\"\u003eCampbell Mattinson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"quote\"\u003e\"all-told the result is electrifying. This is as good as you’ll find. Wine of the Year contender.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winefront.com.au\/aphelion-wait-grenache-noir-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Read the review \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"score\"\u003e96 POINTS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Gold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcLaren Vale Wine Show 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mclarenvalewine.au\/wine\/mclaren-vale-wine-show\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e McLaren Vale Wine Show \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"score\"\u003eWINE OF SHOW\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChair of Judges' Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcLaren Vale Wine Show 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary recognition from the people who know this region's wines so intimately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FOUNDERS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"color: #efc7c7;\"\u003eA note from Rob \u0026amp; Lou\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmall by design.\u003cbr\u003eMighty in winemaking.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphelion has never been about making the most wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about finding remarkable vineyards, working with growers who care deeply for them, and making wines that tell the story of those places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait is exactly why we do what we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful old vineyard. A family who has cared for it across generations. And a wine that reminds us just how extraordinary Grenache can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo see that recognised at this level makes us incredibly proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Thank you, Robyn. Thank you to everyone who has supported our little winery. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob \u0026amp; Lou\u003cbr\u003eAphelion Wine Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- WINE CHARACTER --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhat's in the glass?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower. Precision. And a very long finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait is not a Grenache that gives everything away at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark cherry. Turned earth. Wild herbs. A savoury, almost saline edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then those extraordinary tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, firm and persistent, they move across the palate in waves, revealing more with every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked, fermented with 100% whole bunches and matured in large-format neutral French oak, this is a wine that lets the vineyard do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Serious enough to cellar. Compelling enough to open tonight. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- THREE WAYS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eMake it yours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne for now. One for later. One for much later.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary wine deserves extraordinary moments. But you don't have to wait for a milestone to enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"step-number\"\u003e01 \/ NOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen one with dinner.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant generously. Slow-roast something delicious. Invite someone who loves a good wine conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"step-number\"\u003e02 \/ LATER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSave one for a celebration.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anniversary. A milestone birthday. A reunion with old friends. A reason to open something special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"step-number\"\u003e03 \/ MUCH LATER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLet time do its work.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut one somewhere safe. Revisit it in the years ahead. Discover how this extraordinary vineyard evolves in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 22px;\"\u003eWith careful cellaring, Wait 2025 has the potential to evolve through 2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/aphelionwine.com.au\/products\/wait-single-site-grenache-2025\"\u003e Take Wait Home \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- CELLAR DOOR --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003ePrefer to taste first?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour vineyards. One extraordinary vintage.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to understand why Wait is so remarkable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste it alongside its siblings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a Reserve Tasting at Aphelion Cellar Door, discover how four very different McLaren Vale vineyards express themselves through Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrini. Hickinbotham. Wait. Plaisted's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame vintage. Same winemaker. Four distinct personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome and find your favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aphelionwine.com.au\/pages\/cellar-door\"\u003e Explore Reserve Tastings \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/aphelionwine.com.au\/products\/aphelion-single-site-grenache-collection-2025\"\u003e Discover the Four-Wine Collection \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eA few things worth knowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about Wait 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is Wait Grenache 2025 so special?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait comes from the dry-grown Top Bush block of the Wait family vineyard in Blewitt Springs. Its old Grenache bush vines, planted in the mid-1940s, produce exceptionally concentrated, structured fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 wine has earned outstanding critical acclaim, including 98 points from James Suckling's tasting team and 97 points from Halliday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow much Wait 2025 was made?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 1,200 standard bottles and 50 magnums were produced. This is the total production, not a statement of current stock. Availability may change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I drink Wait 2025 now?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Give it plenty of air through decanting and allow the wine to open up over dinner. Its structure also makes it a compelling cellaring wine, with potential to evolve through 2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes the vineyard sustainable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wait family's old bush vines are dry-grown, relying on rainfall rather than irrigation. The family's long-term care has helped preserve this remarkable old-vine parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I taste Wait 2025?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Aphelion Cellar Door in McLaren Vale and explore our Reserve Tasting, subject to the current tasting selection and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also buy Wait directly from our family winery online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FINAL CTA --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eA wine worth celebrating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtraordinary site.\u003cbr\u003eExtraordinary wine.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd a little winery that's very, very proud.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting remarkable vineyards, the families who care for them, and the small producers who believe their stories deserve to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/aphelionwine.com.au\/products\/wait-single-site-grenache-2025\"\u003e Shop Wait Single Site Grenache 2025 \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eAphelion Wine Co. · McLaren Vale, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wait-single-site-grenache-2025","title":"Wait Single Site Grenache 2025","description":"\u003c!-- =========================================================\nAPHELION WAIT SINGLE SITE GRENACHE NOIR 2025\nShopify PDP Description + FAQ JSON-LD\nShopify product template supplies the sole H1.\n========================================================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vine Blewitt Springs Grenache 2025 | 97 Points | Only 1,200 Bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWAIT FAMILY VINEYARD · TOP BUSH BLOCK · BLEWITT SPRINGS · McLAREN VALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines. Extraordinary structure. A Grenache that stays with you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphelion Wait Single Site Grenache Noir 2025 is a premium, old-vine McLaren Vale Grenache from the Wait family's dry-grown Top Bush vineyard in Blewitt Springs, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in limited edition magnums - just 50 made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in the mid-1940s, these remarkable bush vines produce small berries of intense flavour, giving Wait its distinctive combination of savoury depth, powerful tannin and exceptional length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby in colour, with dark cherry, turned earth and subtle root vegetable aromatics, this is a Grenache of remarkable concentration and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts defining character is \u003cstrong\u003estructure and persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e. Layers of fine, firm tannin move across the palate in waves, carrying the wine's savoury, slightly saline character through an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob believes \u003cstrong\u003e2025 is the finest vintage we've ever made at Aphelion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait is one of its most compelling expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points - Ryan Montgomery, James Suckling \"Immediate drinkability.\"                                97 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion \"This is excellent.\"\u003cbr\u003e96+ points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front  \"This is as good as you'll find.\"                  96 points - Top Gold McLaren Vale Wine Show                                                                      Wine of Show Chair of Judges Trophy McLaren Vale Wine Show                                      \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Wine of the Year contender\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Wait Single Site Grenache 2025?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutstanding critical recognition for this old-vine, single-vineyard Grenache from Blewitt Springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points - The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCampbell Mattinson identified Wait 2025 as a contender for Wine of the Year, placing it among the most exciting wines of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Bush Vines - Planted in the Mid-1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced exclusively from the Wait family's dry-grown Top Bush block, where old vines produce small berries with remarkable flavour intensity and tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Whole Bunch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked Grenache, fermented entirely as whole bunches and matured in large-format neutral French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 1,200 Bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA genuinely limited Single Site release, with just 50 Magnums produced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the Long Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most structural and savoury expression in our Single Site range, with the concentration, tannin and freshness to evolve beautifully through 2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplimentary Limited Time 2025 Single Site Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Available Direct From Aphelion Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery purchase of the new Single Site Grenache 2025 Collection made direct from Aphelion will receive, completely free of charge, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ethree\u003c\/span\u003e special launch edition time-limited bonuses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full Enjoyment Guide;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfectly paired Recipe card;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Taste Over Time card. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Time Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for qualifying purchases until \u003cstrong\u003eMonday 2 November at 11:59pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Adelaide time. The wines themselves remain available after the bonuses expire, subject to stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSingle Site Grenache Enjoyment Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes paired music Spotify playlist, how to serve your Single Site's so they show at their best, each wine's characteristics at a glance, ideas to open all four at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInspiring, Perfectly Paired Recipe Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simply delicious meal suggestion that is easy to make and sure to please. Included in your box with our compliments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Taste Over Time Card.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord how your Single Site's evolve over time by recording what you notice each time you try them. A  Taste Over Time card will be included in your box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet Wait Single Site Grenache 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can an 80-year-old Grenache vine tell you about the place where it grows?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the northeast corner of Blewitt Springs, the Wait family tends a remarkable parcel of old Grenache bush vines known as the Top Bush block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in the mid-1940s, these vines have lived through decades of McLaren Vale seasons. Hot summers. Cool winters. Years of abundance and years of very little rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are dry-grown, relying on the natural rainfall and moisture held within the vineyard soils rather than irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd they produce something extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall berries. Concentrated flavours. Prominent, beautifully persistent tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Rob, the Wait vineyard consistently produces one of the most distinctive Grenaches in the Aphelion range. It is often the most structural, the most savoury and the most brooding in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere some Grenache wines announce themselves with bright fruit and exuberant perfume, Wait asks for a little more attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is dark cherry, certainly. But also turned earth, root vegetables, briar and a savoury, almost saline quality that runs right through the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there are the tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't simply frame the fruit. They move across the palate in waves, revealing another layer of texture and flavour with each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage captures this character with extraordinary clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's a wine that rewards attention, patience and the pleasure of discovering something new each time you return to the glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does Wait Grenache 2025 Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply coloured with an intense ruby hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatics are subtle at first, but remarkably deep. \u003cstrong\u003eTurned earth, root vegetables and dark cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge gradually, giving the wine a distinctive savoury, brooding character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is firm, concentrated and beautifully structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark fruit sits alongside earthy, briary flavours and a slightly saline edge. The tannins are particularly prominent, arriving in waves and carrying that savoury character across the palate with exceptional persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's richness here, but it isn't a wine defined by weight. Instead, its fascination comes from the interplay of flavour concentration, structure and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is enduring, savoury and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld-vine intensity. Earthy complexity. Tannins that seem to go on forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for the Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday afternoon. Sausage and thyme ragù bubbling away. Nowhere else to be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut a big pot on the stove, open the Wait and invite a few of your favourite people over. The ragù needs a couple of hours. As it turns out, this Grenache loves a little time too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time the pappardelle is ready, the kitchen smells incredible, someone's already cut the bread, and the Wait has begun revealing its layers of dark cherry, wild herbs and savoury spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the whole pot to the table. Add parmesan with a generous hand. Pour another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich, slow-cooked sauce is glorious with Wait's earthy depth and firm tannins. But the best part? Nobody's in any hurry to leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Cheese\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged Comté. Crusty baguette. The delicious possibility of skipping dinner altogether.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a particular pleasure in cutting into a wedge of beautifully aged Comté. Those tiny crunchy crystals, the nutty, almost caramelised flavours, the way one little piece inevitably becomes three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a warm baguette, perhaps a handful of toasted walnuts, and pour a glass of Wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cheese's buttery richness meets the wine's savoury depth, while those persistent tannins find their perfect companion. Try a sip before the cheese, then another afterwards. Notice how the fruit seems to come forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the sort of pairing that begins as a little something before dinner and ends with someone saying, \"Do we actually need to cook?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNick Cave \u0026amp; The Bad Seeds - Into My Arms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's getting late. The plates have been cleared, but nobody's moved from the table. Someone puts on Nick Cave. That unmistakable piano begins, and for a few minutes, the room seems to settle into the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInto My Arms\u003c\/em\u003e is beautiful because it never tries too hard. Just piano, that extraordinary voice, and a melody that reveals its emotional weight as the song unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait has something of that same quiet intensity. Its dark fruit and earthy aromatics don't give everything away at once. With each return to the glass, another layer emerges. And those long, finely woven tannins linger like the final piano notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome wines are made for the party. This one's for the wonderful part afterwards, when the conversation gets interesting and nobody wants the evening to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the friends who feel like family. And the evenings you wish you could make last a little longer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something rather lovely about opening a bottle from vines that have been growing for more than 80 years with people you've known for almost as long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe friends who know all your stories, but still laugh when you tell them again. Who help themselves to another slice of cheese, argue affectionately about the music, and always seem to stay for one more glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait is made for those evenings. Give it some air, let it unfold over dinner, and see how it changes as the conversation wanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr keep a bottle for yourself. A rainy Sunday, a favourite book, a good chair by the window. Pour a glass now and another in an hour. Discover something different each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause the best moments aren't always the ones you planned. Sometimes they're the ones you gave yourself time to enjoy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Moments Count.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the 2025 Single Site Grenache Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne extraordinary vintage. Four remarkable sites. Four distinctly different expressions of Grenache.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob believes 2025 is Aphelion's finest vintage yet. The most rewarding way to explore that belief is to taste the vineyards alongside one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Single Site Grenache Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together one bottle each of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait - Blewitt Springs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old-vine Grenache with extraordinary savoury depth, power and structure. A Wine of the Year contender according to Campbell Mattinson. \u003cstrong\u003e97 Halliday · 96+ Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaisted's - Blewitt Springs:\u003c\/strong\u003e From vines planted in 1947. Perfumed, tightly wound and built to reveal itself over time. \u003cstrong\u003e96 Wine Front · 94+ Halliday.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHickinbotham - Clarendon:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-elevation Grenache with savoury precision, vibrant red fruit, crystalline acidity and intricate tannins. \u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday · 96 Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrini - Blewitt Springs:\u003c\/strong\u003e An elegant, aromatic expression with dark fruit, floral lift and mineral tension. \u003cstrong\u003e96 Halliday · 95+ Wine Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour vineyards. One extraordinary vintage. Four very different personalities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four are tightly wound, structured wines that reward curiosity, generous air and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste them side by side. Share them with friends. Discover which vineyard speaks to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Replace with the verified Collection product URL --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"[INSERT%20VERIFIED%20SINGLE%20SITE%20COLLECTION%20URL]\" title=\"Explore the Aphelion 2025 Single Site Grenache Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPLORE THE 2025 SINGLE SITE GRENACHE COLLECTION →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Direct from the Aphelion Family Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy Wait Single Site Grenache direct from Aphelion, you're supporting the small family winery that works with the Wait family to bring this remarkable old-vine vineyard to life in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're buying from the people who know the vineyard, picked the fruit, made the wine and chose the moment it was ready to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find our complete Grenache range, including limited releases and access to wines that may never reach retail shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank you for supporting our family winery directly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Bottled Sunshine Wine Club members enjoy exclusive and pre-release wines, early access to new releases and events, 10% off additional purchases and free shipping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aphelionwine.com.au\/pages\/club\" title=\"Discover the Aphelion Bottled Sunshine Wine Club\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCOVER THE APHELION WINE CLUB →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore About Wait Single Site Grenache 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyard +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait Single Site Grenache Noir 2025 comes from the Top Bush block on the Wait family vineyard in the northeast corner of Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grenache bush vines were planted in the mid-1940s and are dry-grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese old vines produce small berries with intense flavour and particularly prominent tannins, giving the wine its distinctive savoury, structured character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait is often the most structural and savoury wine in our Single Site Grenache range, with earthy, briary flavours and remarkable persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is a compelling demonstration of how vine age, growing conditions and the character of an individual site can shape a wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow We Made It +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Grenache Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait family vineyard, Top Bush block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in the mid-1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked on 6 March 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% whole bunch, with a slow, cool ferment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-format neutral French oak, on full lees until racking for bottling in February 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.4% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200 standard bottles and 50 Magnums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfiltered, unfined and vegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur approach to the Single Site Grenache wines is deliberately consistent, allowing the character of each vineyard to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole-bunch fermentation contributes aromatic and savoury complexity, while maturation in neutral oak allows the fruit, tannin and individual expression of the Wait vineyard to remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Cellaring +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy now, with continued evolution through 2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive Wait time to reveal itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait is a particularly structured Grenache, with prominent tannins, savoury depth and exceptional length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf drinking young, we recommend decanting generously and allowing the wine time to open in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts initially subtle aromas of dark cherry, turned earth and root vegetables become more expressive with air, while its tannin structure makes it an especially rewarding partner for rich food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, the wine's concentration, firm tannins and persistence provide an excellent foundation for cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored correctly, Wait 2025 should continue to develop additional complexity through 2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Recognition - 2025 Vintage +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutstanding recognition for the 2025 Wait Single Site Grenache, highlighting its place among Aphelion's most highly regarded wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMattinson identified Wait 2025 as a contender for Wine of the Year, an exceptional endorsement of this old-vine Blewitt Springs Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese reviews relate specifically to the 2025 vintage. Reviews and awards for earlier Wait vintages can be found in the separate Accolades section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping and Delivery +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship Aphelion wines direct from our family winery in McLaren Vale to eligible Australian delivery addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping costs and available delivery options are calculated at checkout. Bottled Sunshine Wine Club members receive free shipping on additional purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine deliveries are subject to Australian liquor laws and delivery restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions About Wait Single Site Grenache 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Wait Single Site Grenache 2025 special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait 2025 comes from dry-grown Grenache bush vines planted in the mid-1940s on the Wait family's Top Bush block in Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale. The old vines produce small berries with intense flavour and prominent tannins. The resulting wine is deeply savoury, earthy and structured, with exceptional length. Only 1,200 standard bottles were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I decant Wait Grenache 2025, or cellar it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are excellent options. Wait 2025 is particularly structured, with firm tannins and deep savoury complexity. If opening it young, decant generously and allow it time to develop in the glass. The wine is also suitable for cellaring and is expected to continue evolving through 2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Wait Single Site Grenache 2025 vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Wait Single Site Grenache Noir 2025 is unfiltered, unfined and vegan. It is made from 100% Grenache and fermented entirely as whole bunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy Wait Grenache directly from the winery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can buy Wait Single Site Grenache 2025 directly from Aphelion Wine Co., the small family winery in McLaren Vale that makes the wine. Buying direct supports the producer and provides access to Aphelion's Grenache range, limited releases and Wine Club benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Aphelion Wine Co.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphelion is a small, family-owned winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia, founded by Rob and Louise Mack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenache has been our focus since our first vintage in 2014. We work closely with growers and make small batches from remarkable vineyards, allowing differences in place and season to remain visible in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe great wine belongs at the table, shared with good food, good people and conversations worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphelion began with Grenache. Our focus is Grenache. And our future is Grenache.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- =========================================================\nFAQ JSON-LD\nProduct\/Offer schema should remain managed by Shopify.\nDo not duplicate FAQPage schema through an SEO app.\n========================================================= --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WDDD aphelion_wine","offers":[{"title":"1 bottle","offer_id":67712585498787,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 bottles","offer_id":67712607977635,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottles","offer_id":67712585531555,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottles","offer_id":67712585564323,"sku":null,"price":1080.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Magnum","offer_id":67712608698531,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/7108\/6499\/files\/Wait_Single_Site_Grenache_2025_Accolades_1576_x_2048_for_Shopify_1.png?v=1792204962"},{"product_id":"aphelion-single-site-grenache-collection-2025","title":"Aphelion Single Site Grenache Collection 2025","description":"\u003c!-- =========================================================\nAPHELION 2025 SINGLE SITE GRENACHE COLLECTION\nFour bottles | $360 AUD | 750 mL each\nShopify product template supplies the sole H1.\n========================================================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 McLaren Vale Single Site Grenache Collection | Four Vineyards | Four Award-Winning Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLEWITT SPRINGS · CLARENDON · McLAREN VALE · SOUTH AUSTRALIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour remarkable vineyards. One extraordinary vintage. One very special collection.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if you could taste the difference between four remarkable Grenache vineyards, all from the same vintage, made the same way by the same winemaker?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what we've brought together in the \u003cstrong\u003eAphelion 2025 Single Site Grenache Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour exceptional old-vine and single-site Grenaches. Four very different personalities. And one vintage that Rob believes is \u003cstrong\u003ethe finest we've ever made at Aphelion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the deeply savoury old vines of Wait to the magnificent, concentrated debut of Plaisted's, the precision of high-elevation Hickinbotham and the beautiful perfume of Brini, this is a fascinating journey through the vineyards that make McLaren Vale Grenache so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points - Wait, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Plaisted's, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Hickinbotham, Halliday Wine Companion and The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Brini, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour bottles. Four vineyard stories. Endless possibilities for a very good evening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne bottle each of our four 2025 Single Site Grenache Noir wines, selected from some of McLaren Vale's most remarkable vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eVineyard origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: right; padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBottles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWait Single Site Grenache Noir 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlewitt Springs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePlaisted's Single Site Grenache Noir 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlewitt Sands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHickinbotham Single Site Grenache Noir 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eClarendon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBrini Single Site Grenache Noir 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlewitt Springs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; padding: 10px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 12px 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; padding-top: 12px; padding-right: 6px; padding-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplimentary Limited Time 2025 Single Site Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively Available Direct From Aphelion Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery purchase of the new Single Site Grenache 2025 Collection made direct from Aphelion will receive, completely free of charge, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ethree\u003c\/span\u003e special launch edition time-limited bonuses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full Enjoyment Guide;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour perfectly paired Recipe cards;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Taste Over Time cards. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Time Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for qualifying purchases until \u003cstrong\u003eMonday 2 November at 11:59pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Adelaide time. The wines themselves remain available after the bonuses expire, subject to stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Companion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSingle Site Grenache Enjoyment Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes paired music Spotify playlist, how to serve your Single Site's so they show at their best, each wine's characteristics at a glance, ideas to open all four at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInspiring, Perfectly Paired Recipe Cards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simply delicious meal suggestion that is easy to make and sure to please - for each of the Single Site wines. Included in your box with our compliments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour Taste Over Time Cards.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord how your Single Site's evolve over time by recording what you notice each time you try them. A set of the four Taste Over Time cards will be included in your box. \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Four Grenaches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Brini - The Elegant, Aromatic One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlewitt Springs | Upper Tank Block | RRP $90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrini is a vineyard close to our hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've worked with the Brini family since Aphelion's very first vintage, and fruit from this remarkable vineyard has helped shape our Grenache story from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Brini is darker and more brooding than previous, cooler vintages, yet remains the most elegant and aromatic of our four Single Site wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark plum, cherry, cinnamon and forest berries meet lifted florals, mineral tension and beautifully fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the wine that reminds us how powerfully Grenache can express its origins while retaining grace and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Fabulous quality.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Hickinbotham - The High-Elevation Original\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarendon | South-facing Blocks 111-113 | RRP $90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when Grenache grows high above the valley, on slopes protected from the hottest afternoon sun?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get Hickinbotham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highest-elevation wine in our 2025 Single Site range, this is a Grenache of extraordinary precision and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright cranberry, cherry and redcurrant meet fragrant florals, savoury herbs and fine spice. Beneath it all is a beautifully intricate framework of tannin and vibrant natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness without sacrificing flavour. Structure without heaviness. A wine that makes a compelling case for the extraordinary diversity of McLaren Vale Grenache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Exquisite.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Wait - The Old-Vine Powerhouse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlewitt Springs | Bush vines planted in the mid-1940s | RRP $90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome wines reveal everything in the first sip. Wait makes you work a little harder, and rewards you wonderfully for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Wait family's dry-grown Top Bush block, this is Grenache with extraordinary savoury depth. Dark cherry, turned earth, wild herbs and a slightly saline edge are carried by waves of persistent tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's structured, brooding and built to evolve. A wine to decant generously, serve with something delicious and revisit as the evening unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWine of the Year contender\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell Mattinson for The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Plaisted's - The Magnificent Newcomer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlewitt Sands | Vines planted in 1947 | RRP $90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur newest Single Site Grenache has arrived with quite an introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Hatwell family's Plaisted's vineyard, planted in 1947, this is the most concentrated and full-bodied wine of the four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine an irresistible perfume of blueberries, raspberries and violets, followed by dark cherry, cedar, sweet spice and a hint of orange zest. Powerful, beautifully controlled tannins carry the wine through an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine for the good plates, slow-roasted lamb and a celebration worth remembering. Or a bottle tucked safely away for a milestone still to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It's an epic release from Aphelion.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCampbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Vineyards. Four Very Different Personalities.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is what makes the Collection so much fun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four wines come from McLaren Vale. All four are Grenache. All four were made by Rob in the same exceptional vintage, using a consistent winemaking approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet, they're remarkably different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll discover the savoury intensity of dry-grown old bush vines at Wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary concentration of Plaisted's, grown on deep Blewitt Sands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precision and freshness of Hickinbotham's high, south-facing Clarendon blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the elegant, aromatic expression of the Brini vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent soils. Different elevations. Different vine histories. Different personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne winemaker. One vintage. Four fascinating expressions of place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wonderful way to discover why we're so captivated by Grenache, and why McLaren Vale is one of the world's most exciting places to grow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake an Evening of It - Your Own Grenache Tasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour bottles. Four glasses. A few people whose company you love.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's our idea of a rather excellent evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite a handful of wine-loving friends around. Put something delicious in the oven. Bring out the good glasses, a few cheeses and a notebook if you're feeling particularly serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen all four wines and give them a generous decant. These are structured, tightly wound Grenaches that reward time and air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour a little of each into separate glasses and begin exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with Brini's beautiful perfume. Move to the freshness and precision of Hickinbotham. Discover the extraordinary concentration of Plaisted's. Finish with Wait's deep savoury character and waves of tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen do something even more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo back to the first glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice how the wines have changed with air. Which one has become more fragrant? Which has softened? Which is revealing flavours you didn't notice before?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no wrong answers, and no need to agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, half the fun is discovering that everyone around the table has a different favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut on some music. Bring out another course. Let the conversation wander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's the beauty of this Collection. It's not just four bottles of wine. It's an evening worth remembering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Wines Made for the Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wine has its own favourite companions, which makes this Collection a particularly enjoyable way to explore Grenache with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait\u003c\/strong\u003e - A generous bowl of sausage and thyme ragù, or a wedge of beautifully aged Comté. Rich, savoury flavours that meet the wine's deep earthy character and powerful tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaisted's\u003c\/strong\u003e - Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic, or clothbound cheddar with quince paste. A wonderfully generous match for the wine's concentrated fruit and impressive structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHickinbotham\u003c\/strong\u003e - Vegetable lasagne with a rich béchamel, or creamy d'Affinois. The wine's bright acidity and fine tannins bring freshness and balance to these comforting dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrini\u003c\/strong\u003e - Grilled venison with juniper and spice, or Crémeux d'Argental with fruit crackers. A beautiful pairing for Brini's perfume, savoury complexity and finely textured palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr simply put all four bottles on the table with a generous spread of good food and let everyone discover their own favourite combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Moments Count.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Extraordinary Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob believes 2025 is the finest vintage Aphelion has ever made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not something we say lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince our first vintage in 2014, Grenache has been at the heart of everything we do. We've spent years working with growers, learning the personalities of remarkable vineyards and refining how we capture their character in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Single Site Grenaches represent a particularly exciting moment in that journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wine has its own distinctive personality, but they share a remarkable combination of concentration, freshness, structure and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are wines with something to say today, and plenty more to reveal over the years ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four have the potential to continue evolving through 2038 when stored correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen them together now. Or cellar them and follow their stories over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Remarkable Grenache Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the person who already knows a thing or two about wine. Or the one who's about to discover a new obsession.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a special bottle for a wine lover can be surprisingly difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut four exceptional Grenaches from four remarkable vineyards, all from the same vintage?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that's a gift with a story to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the Collection to someone who loves discovering new wines, exploring the differences between vineyards or putting something special away in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a wonderful gift to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine bringing the four bottles to a birthday dinner or anniversary celebration, pouring them side by side and letting everyone choose their favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because the wines have excellent cellaring potential, there's no pressure to open them all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne for tonight. One for next year. One for a milestone. One for a future celebration you haven't even imagined yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour bottles. So many possibilities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Complete 2025 Single Site Grenache Collection \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne bottle each of Wait, Plaisted's, Hickinbotham and Brini Single Site Grenache Noir 2025.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a discounted mixed pack. It's the complete expression of our 2025 Single Site Grenache release, brought together so you can experience the vineyards alongside one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wine is made in genuinely small quantities, with only 1,200 standard bottles produced from each site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce an individual wine sells out, we may no longer be able to offer the complete Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour exceptional Grenaches. One extraordinary vintage. Discover your favourite.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This McLaren Vale Grenache Collection Is Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply four bottles of Grenache in a box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a carefully curated exploration of four distinctive vineyards, all interpreted by the same winemaker in the same exceptional vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than comparing different wineries or winemaking styles, you're tasting the influence of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vines in Blewitt Springs. Deep sandy soils at Plaisted's. High, south-facing blocks in Clarendon. The remarkable perfume of Brini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wine has been made with 100% whole-bunch fermentation and matured in neutral French oak, allowing the differences between vineyards to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone curious about \u003cstrong\u003esingle-vineyard Grenache, old-vine McLaren Vale wines or the influence of terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a fascinating and delicious place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for those who already love Grenache, it's a rare opportunity to taste the complete 2025 Aphelion Single Site release together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Direct from the Aphelion Family Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy the 2025 Single Site Grenache Collection direct from Aphelion, you're supporting the small family winery that works with these remarkable growers and makes each of these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're buying from the people who know the vineyards, picked the fruit, made the wines and chose the moment they were ready to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a first-generation family winery, and Grenache has been our focus since the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphelion began with Grenache. Our focus is Grenache. And our future is Grenache.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for being part of our story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore About the 2025 Single Site Grenache Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collection contains four 750 mL bottles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Wait Single Site Grenache Noir 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Plaisted's Single Site Grenache Noir 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache Noir 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Brini Single Site Grenache Noir 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 bottles \/ 3 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $360 AUD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLaren Vale, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Grenache Noir in each wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wine is unfiltered, unfined and vegan, and bottled under screwcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards and Winemaking +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-grown bush vines planted in the mid-1940s in the Top Bush block, Blewitt Springs. Hand-picked 6 March 2025. 14.4% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaisted's:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle section of the Hatwell family's vineyard in Blewitt Sands, planted in 1947 on deep sandy soils. Hand-picked 16 February 2025. 14.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHickinbotham:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-elevation, south-facing Blocks 111-113 in Clarendon. Hand-picked 3 March 2025. 14.1% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrini:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Tank Block of the Brini family vineyard in Blewitt Springs. Hand-picked 12 March 2025. 14.3% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four wines were made using 100% whole-bunch fermentation, followed by maturation in large-format neutral French oak on full lees until racking for bottling in February 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe consistent approach allows each vineyard's character to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Cellaring +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e All four wines have the potential to continue evolving through 2038 when stored correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are tightly wound, structured Grenaches that reward generous air and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf tasting them together while young, we recommend opening and decanting all four wines well before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour modest tasting samples and revisit each wine over the evening. You may be surprised by how much their aromas, textures and flavours develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, the Collection offers an especially interesting opportunity to follow four distinctive vineyards as they evolve over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Recognition - 2025 Vintage +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e96+ points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003cbr\u003e95 points - Dr Jamie Goode, The Wine Anorak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMattinson described Wait as a Wine of the Year contender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaisted's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96 points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003cbr\u003e94+ points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It's an epic release from Aphelion.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHickinbotham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e96 points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96 points - Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e95+ points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll reviews relate specifically to the 2025 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping and Delivery +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship Aphelion wines direct from our family winery in McLaren Vale to eligible Australian delivery addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping costs and available delivery options are calculated at checkout. Bottled Sunshine Wine Club members receive free shipping on additional purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine deliveries are subject to Australian liquor laws and delivery restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo all four wines come from the same vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All four Grenaches are from the 2025 vintage and were made by Aphelion winemaker Rob Mack using a consistent approach. This makes the Collection a particularly interesting way to explore the differences between four McLaren Vale vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cellar the wines rather than open them together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. All four 2025 Single Site Grenaches have the potential to continue evolving through 2038 when stored correctly. You can enjoy them together now, open one at a time over the coming years or cellar the complete Collection and compare their development later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Collection suitable for a wine tasting or gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Collection is designed for discovering four different expressions of Grenache and makes a thoughtful gift for wine enthusiasts. You can host a four-wine tasting with friends, pair each bottle with food or save them for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLove Grenache? 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