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The Welkin Sparkling Chenin Blanc By Aphelion 2021 is part of our brand new special range of vibrant, early release, ready to enjoy, but delightfully complex wines.
Our first sparkling wine.
Pale straw colour in the glass.
Aromatics of red apple and lemon curd lead to a palate that is fresh and vibrant.
Great mouthfeel and length of the palate.
Raise a toast with the Welkin Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2021.
Goes With Food: Fresh oysters are a perfect match - the crispness and light body of the wine cut through the richness of the oyster perfectly.
Goes With Cheese: A high quality Parmesan will match the light brioche characters in the wine.
Goes With Music: Kanye – Ghost Town.
Goes With Life: Pop this wine to celebrate life’s best moments! Also a great start to any evening meal.
Serve At: 10-12 degrees Celsius.
When to Drink: Ready to drink now but will cellar well over the next 3 to 5 years.
ABV%: 11.5%
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The Welkin Grenache By Aphelion 2024 is part of our special range of vibrant, early release, ready to enjoy, but delightfully complex wines.
We like to call the Welkin Grenache "furiously aromatic".
It fairly leaps out of the glass at you!
Delicately hand picked with 50% from a 20 year old Grenache vineyard towards the sea in Whites Valley and 50% from the hilly, sandy Blewitt Springs.
Revel in this wine's light body, heady spiciness and juicy acidity.
Meet Welkin Grenache
Tasting Note: Beautifully intense purple colour. Pure fruited aromas of redcurrant and cinnamon follow through on to the palate with fresh acidity keeping the wine lively and
vibrant. A small percentage of whole bunch fermentation in the wine adds a savoury element and herbal notes. The Welkin Grenache is a light bodied wine that works very well in an aperitivo setting.
Goes With Food: Perfect with light tapas or light to medium bodied cuisine.
Goes With Cheese: Fresh chevre matches this wine’s youthful vibrancy.
Goes With Music: Jake Bugg – Lightning Bolt.
Goes With Life: A great wine to kick off with, it’s light body keeps the drinkability factor high.
Serve At: 16-18 degrees Celsius.
When to Drink: Ready to drink now whilst it retains it’s youthful vibrancy but will drink well over the next 5 – 8 years.
ABV%: 13%
Unfiltered | Unfined | Vegan
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The Welkin Chenin Blanc By Aphelion 2025 is part of our range of vibrant, early release, ready to enjoy, but delightfully complex wines.
Bright, clean aromas and crisp flavours are the hallmark of our Adelaide Hills Chenin Blanc.
From one - if not the only - Adelaide Hills Chenin vineyard.
Toast summer and seafood with this beautiful Riesling style Chenin.
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Goes With Food: Fresh Marron with a light garlic and herb butter sauce.
Goes With Cheese: Gently flavoured soft cheese such as Brie will match the body of this wine.
Goes With Music: Florence + The Machine - Delilah.
Goes With Life: A great choice to start off the night or as a light finish to the meal with a cheese board.
Serve At: 10-12 degrees Celsius.
When to Drink: Ready to drink now or up to five years from vintage.
ABV%: 12.8%
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Welkin Falanghina 2025
Aphelion Wine Co. | McLaren Vale
A bright, textural expression of Falanghina from McLaren Vale, Welkin captures the variety’s Mediterranean origins with unmistakable Aphelion precision. Late-ripening and naturally high in acidity, Falanghina thrives in McLaren Vale’s warm days and cooling coastal influence, producing a wine of purity, energy and poise.
Sourced from the Oliver family vineyard in the Seaview sub-district, this is only the second crop from the site. Fermented in a combination of concrete egg and seasoned French oak, Welkin balances generous fruit with restraint, length and subtle texture.
Tasting Notes
Pale straw in colour. Aromas of tropical fruit, crisp rockmelon and nashi pear leap from the glass, layered with ripe stone fruit and floral lift. Clean and pure on the palate with bountiful fruit framed by piercing natural acidity. A light textural element from time on lees carries the wine to a long, refreshing finish.
Wine Details
- Variety: Falanghina
- Region: Seaview sub-district, McLaren Vale
- Vineyard: Oliver family vineyard
- Vintage: 2025
- Alcohol: 13.0%
- Winemaking: Hand-picked. Fermented in 950L concrete egg (55%) and seasoned French oak barriques (45%). Two months on lees with bâtonnage.
- Closure: Screwcap
- Vegan Friendly: Yes
- Production: Only 392 six-packs produced
Goes With
🍽 Goes With Food
Seafood is a natural match — think fresh marron with garlic and herb butter, grilled prawns, or delicately flavoured white fish.
🧀 Goes With Cheese
Soft, gently flavoured cheeses such as Brie that mirror the wine’s body and texture.
🎶 Goes With Music
Italian summer playlists, acoustic sessions, or anything rhythmic yet restrained.
🌤 Goes With Life
Long lunches, coastal afternoons, quiet celebrations and moments that deserve brightness and clarity.
Serving & Cellaring
- Serve at: 10–12°C
- When to drink: Enjoy now or cellar for up to five years from vintage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falanghina wine?
Falanghina is a white grape variety originating from Campania in southern Italy. It is known for its bright acidity, citrus and stone fruit flavours, and suitability to warm Mediterranean climates like McLaren Vale.
Is Welkin Falanghina vegan friendly?
Yes. The 2025 Welkin Falanghina by Aphelion is vegan friendly.
How long can I cellar Falanghina?
This Falanghina is delicious now but can be cellared for up to five years, developing additional texture and complexity over time.
What food pairs best with Falanghina?
Seafood, shellfish, grilled white fish and light pasta dishes pair beautifully with Falanghina’s acidity and texture.
Where is Welkin Falanghina made?
Welkin Falanghina is made by Aphelion Wine Co. in McLaren Vale, South Australia, using fruit from the Seaview sub-district.
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Discover devilishly good Welkin Nero d’Avola 2025 - vibrant, savoury and elegant. For lovers of the best McLaren Vale wine moments.
Beautifully intense purple in colour with aromatics that jump out of the glass.
Pure fruited aromas of redcurrant and spicy plum follow through on to the palate with fresh acidity keeping the wine lively and vibrant.
A slight rasp of powdery tannin mouth-grip adds a savoury element and helps the flavours go on and on.
Dance with the devil and come out the winner with the Welkin Nero d'Avola by Aphelion 2025.
Meet the Welkin Nero
Tasting Note: Beautifully intense purple colour with aromatics that jump out of the glass. Pure fruited aromas of redcurrant and spicy plum follow through on to the palate with fresh acidity keeping the wine lively and vibrant. A slight rasp of powdery tannin a herbal element provide a good palate length.
Goes With Food: Roasted eggplant with orecchiette pasta..
Goes With Cheese: Fetta with olive oil and whole peppercorns match the energy of this wine’s palate.
Goes With Music: The Killers - Bones.
Goes With Life: Fruit driven and energetic, chilled down a little this wine is a perfect choice when the weather turns warm.
Serve At: 16-18 degrees Celsius.
When to Drink: Ready to drink now whilst it retains its youthful vibrancy but will drink well over the next 4 – 6 years.
ABV%: 13.5%
| Unfiltered | Unfined | Vegan |
Accolades:
"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" - Marcus Ellis for Halliday Wine Companion
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