Aphelion Events
More Events
🧀 Baked Brie & Wine for Two – Your Cosiest Winter Date in McLaren Vale
Life has a habit of filling every spare moment.
Work.
Notifications.
School pickups.
The never-ending list of things that need doing.
Somewhere along the way, spending unhurried time together becomes something we'll get around to "one day."
This winter, we'd like to change that.
✨ Sixty cosy minutes. One bubbling baked brie. Two glasses of wine. Nothing else demanding your attention. ✨
Whether it's a date afternoon, a birthday surprise, parents visiting, a girls' weekend or simply an excuse to reconnect, this experience is about far more than cheese and wine.
It's about giving yourselves permission to slow down.
This isn't just another tasting.
It's your chance to:
– 🧀 Share a beautifully baked brie, fresh from the oven, with artisan accompaniments
– 🍷 Discover handcrafted, small-batch Aphelion wines chosen to complement every bite
– 🌿 Support passionate local producers, from cheesemakers to bakers, growers and winemakers
– 👋 Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming tasting with no wine knowledge required—just curiosity
– 💛 Create the kind of afternoon you'll still be talking about weeks later
Everything on your table has a local story.
Handcrafted brie from Kris Lloyd.
Fresh bread from Andy Clappis.
South Australian almonds from Taronga.
Seasonal fruit and handcrafted Aphelion wines, all celebrating the flavours and people of McLaren Vale.
You're not simply enjoying a cheese board.
You're tasting a region.
And if you're worried you don't know enough about wine, don't be.
Every weekend we hear someone say, "We don't really know much about wine."
The good news?
Wine tasting at Aphelion isn't an exam.
It's a conversation.
Giulia will simply ask, "What do you usually enjoy drinking?" From there, we'll guide you to wines you'll genuinely love - no jargon, no intimidation, just warm hospitality.
📍 Where: Aphelion Cellar Door, McLaren Vale
📅 Available: Until 31 August only
🧀 Experience: Baked Brie & Wine for Two
🎟 Bookings: Reserve Your Cosy Winter Experience Here
Winter doesn't last forever.
Neither does baked brie.
This seasonal experience disappears when the weather warms, so choose a weekend now before your calendar fills up.
We'll have the cheese warm, the wines poured and your table waiting.
See you soon,
– Louise & Rob 🍷
#BakedBrieAndWine #McLarenVale #WinterInMcLarenVale #AphelionWine #CellarDoor #MakeMomentsCount #SupportLocal
🔥 Lost in the F.O.G Sydney – A Festival of Grenache
Do you remember the last wine event where you discovered something completely new?
The bottle you couldn't stop thinking about.
The winemaker whose story stayed with you.
The conversation that lasted long after your glass was empty.
This August, Sydney gets a little Lost in the F.O.G.
✨ Over 100 wines. More than 20 producers. One unforgettable winter afternoon. ✨
For the first time ever, South Australia's cult Festival of Grenache is heading to Sydney, bringing together some of Australia's most exciting winemakers for an afternoon of exceptional wines, fire-cooked food and warm winter vibes.
This isn't just another tasting.
It's your chance to:
– 🍷 Taste more than 100 wines at your own pace
– 🔥 Enjoy delicious fire-cooked food and cosy winter atmosphere
– 👋 Meet the winemakers and hear the stories behind the bottles
– 🍇 Discover why Grenache has become Australia's most exciting variety
– 🥂 Find new favourites to share with friends long after the festival ends
From legendary names to the next generation of Australian wine, Lost in the F.O.G is as much about the people behind the bottle as what's in the glass.
And yes, we'll be there too, pouring some of our favourite Aphelion wines and sharing a few stories along the way.
📍 Where: The Wine Bar at The International, 25 Martin Place, Sydney
📅 When: Saturday 1 August 2026
🕑 Time: 2pm–5pm
🎉 Afterparty: From 5pm until late
🎟 Tickets: Book Yours Today (70% sold)
Winter was made for soulful wines, great conversation and discovering something new.
Come and get a little lost in the F.O.G.
👉 Book your tickets before they disappear.
See you in Sydney,
– Louise & Rob 🍷
#LostInTheFOG #FestivalOfGrenache #AphelionWine #SydneyWineEvents #Grenache #AustralianWine
🌃 To Infinity & Aphelion – A Sydney Wine Dinner with Mark Best
Do you remember the last time you had an extraordinary meal?
The kind where the conversation flowed as easily as the wine.
Where strangers became friends by dessert.
Where the food was exceptional, but the people around the table made the evening unforgettable.
Some of our favourite Aphelion memories have happened in Sydney, gathered around a table with wonderful people, delicious food and a few bottles of Grenache.
That's why we're coming back.
✨ One table. Seven wines. Eighty-one floors above Sydney. ✨
Join Rob and Louise Mack at Infinity by Mark Best for an intimate evening of remarkable food, acclaimed wines and warm hospitality, all set against spectacular 360-degree views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline.
This isn't just another wine dinner.
It's your chance to:
– 🌃 Dine eighty-one floors above Sydney with breathtaking revolving views
– 🍷 Enjoy seven acclaimed Aphelion wines, including our flagship Rapture Grenache
– 🍽 Experience a bespoke three-course menu designed by Mark Best and crafted on the night by Young Chef of the Year, Ken Kwok Lee, and the Infinity team
– 👥 Share the table with fellow lovers of food, wine and meaningful conversation
– 🍇 Hear the stories behind the wines directly from winemaker Rob and Louise Rhodes Mack
– ✨ Slow down, indulge and create a few new memories of your own
What To Expect
Three exceptional courses inspired by sustainably sourced produce and the changing seasons, thoughtfully paired with seven Aphelion wines that showcase the beauty and diversity of McLaren Vale.
Expect stories from the vineyard, insights from the winemaker, incredible views and the kind of evening that reminds you why gathering around a table still matters.
An Intimate Experience
With just one table, this is a small and personal wine dinner.
At the time of writing, only 14 tickets remain.
If you've joined us at Quay or Saint Peter before, you'll know that the food and wine is absolutely exceptional - but still only half the story.
The real magic happens around the table.
Places are strictly limited and this dinner is expected to sell out.
📍 Where: Infinity by Mark Best, Sydney Tower, Sydney NSW
📅 When: Thursday 13 August 2026
🕖 Time: 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start
🎟 Tickets: $220 per person
👉 Bookings: Reserve Your Seat Here
The best dinners are never just about what's on the plate.
They're about the stories shared, the people you meet and the memories that linger long after the final glass is poured.
We'd absolutely love to welcome you to the table.
See you in Sydney,
– Louise & Rob 🍷
P.S. There are only 14 seats left at our table, so if you are interested, don't wait!
#InfinitySydney #MarkBest #AphelionWine #SydneyWineDinner #McLarenValeWine #SydneyEvents
🌊 Sea of Winter – A Fleurieu Food Festival Long Lunch at Pearl
Winter has a way of slowing us down.
Of drawing us closer to the table.
Of making shared meals feel richer, conversations linger longer, and every glass poured feel a little more meaningful.
That's why we've joined forces with one of the Fleurieu's most exciting coastal dining destinations to create something special.
✨ One winter lunch. One spectacular setting. One unforgettable afternoon. ✨
Join Aphelion and Pearl for Sea of Winter, a long lunch celebrating the rugged beauty, incredible produce and unmistakable flavours of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Set right on the sands of Aldinga Beach, Pearl's fire-driven kitchen will showcase the very best local seafood and seasonal produce, thoughtfully paired with Aphelion wines selected to capture the wild, coastal character of winter.
This isn't just lunch.
It's your chance to:
– 🌊 Experience one of South Australia's most stunning beachfront dining locations
– 🔥 Enjoy a seasonal menu inspired by sea, fire and the Fleurieu landscape
– 🦪 Discover exceptional local seafood and produce at its seasonal best
– 🍷 Explore thoughtfully matched Aphelion wines alongside every course
– 👥 Gather around the table with fellow lovers of food, wine and authentic experiences
– ❄️ Embrace winter as it should be enjoyed: slowly, generously and in good company
What to Expect
A multi-course shared feast crafted by the Pearl team, showcasing the finest local seafood and seasonal ingredients available, paired with a selection of Aphelion wines.
Expect dishes cooked over fire, stories shared across the table, sweeping coastal views and the kind of afternoon that reminds you why winter on the Fleurieu is something worth celebrating.
Part of the Fleurieu Food Festival
Sea of Winter proudly forms part of the Fleurieu Food Festival, a month-long celebration of the producers, growers, chefs, winemakers and hospitality venues that make this region one of Australia's most exciting food and wine destinations.
Places are limited and this event is expected to sell quickly.
📍 Where: Pearl, Aldinga Beach
📅 When: Friday 28th August 2026, 12pm–4pm
🎟 Tickets: $140 per person
👉 Bookings: Purchase Here
The Fleurieu Peninsula shines in winter.
This is your invitation to experience it at its most delicious.
Seats will disappear faster than oysters from a shared platter.
👉 Book Here!
See you by the sea,
– Louise & Rob 🍷
#SeaOfWinter #FleurieuFoodFestival #AphelionWine #PearlAldinga #McLarenValeWine
