{"product_id":"aphelion-christmas-wine-advent-calendar-2026","title":"Aphelion Christmas Wine Advent Calendar 2026","description":"\u003c!-- APHELION CHRISTMAS WINE ADVENT CALENDAR 2026 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Shopify theme supplies the single product H1 --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphelion Christmas Wine Advent Calendar 2026 | 12 Full-Size Australian Wines, Individually Wrapped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 DAYS. 12 SURPRISES. ONE VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSome Christmas gifts are opened once. This one keeps the magic going.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSay cheers to someone who deserves something rather wonderful this Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget the waxy supermarket chocolates and tiny bottles of mystery wine. This is Advent for grown-ups who appreciate the good stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve full-sized bottles of Aphelion wine. Twelve beautifully wrapped surprises. Twelve reasons to make moments count.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wine has been handpicked by our winemaker Rob Mack, individually wrapped in our signature blue and white tissue paper, and numbered from 1 to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo peeking at the labels. No knowing what's coming next. Just the delicious anticipation of unwrapping something wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there's a journey through the wines of our little McLaren Vale family winery, including customer favourites and some special surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day might call for a long lunch. Another for a quiet glass at the end of a busy afternoon. Another for gathering your favourite people around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's the beauty of it. You're not just giving twelve bottles of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou're giving twelve moments to look forward to.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Special: $399 AUD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine value: $428\u003cbr\u003ePlus:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Complimentary Australia-wide shipping,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Complimentary festive wrapping;  and;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A Complimentary handwritten gift card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Australia's #34 winery - Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the Aphelion Wine Advent Calendar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 full-sized 750 mL bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e - proper bottles to open, savour and share. No miniature samples here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 individually wrapped surprises\u003c\/strong\u003e - each bottle lovingly wrapped and numbered, ready for its own moment of discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandpicked by Rob Mack\u003c\/strong\u003e - a curated journey through Aphelion wines, from our home in McLaren Vale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Aphelion Reds and whites to discover\u003c\/strong\u003e - an exciting mix of different styles, varieties and personalities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA few special surprises\u003c\/strong\u003e - a chance to discover wines beyond the everyday favourites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully presented for gifting\u003c\/strong\u003e - with festive wrapping and a handwritten card carrying your personal message.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Australia-wide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e - or collect your gift from our McLaren Vale cellar door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd the best part? Every bottle is a surprise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there's another reason to celebrate this Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphelion has just been ranked #34 in the Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries of Australia 2026!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp from #35 in 2025, it's wonderful recognition for our little family winery and the wines Rob makes with such care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when you unwrap your twelve Advent surprises, you're discovering wines from one of Australia's most highly regarded wineries, handpicked by the winemaker himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve surprises. One award-winning little winery. A whole lot of Bottled Sunshine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Joy Is in the Unwrapping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the first afternoon of your Christmas holidays. The shopping is finished, the work emails are off, and there's finally time to enjoy yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou reach for bottle number one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's wrapped in beautiful blue and white tissue paper, with its own numbered Christmas tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat will it be?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou peel back the paper, discover your first Aphelion wine and decide what delicious thing you'll cook to go with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomorrow, there's another bottle waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd another after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps you'll discover a new favourite. Perhaps you'll unwrap a wine you've been wanting to try. Perhaps you'll find exactly the right bottle for the friends who've just dropped by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery day brings a little anticipation, a little discovery and another reason to celebrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause Christmas magic shouldn't be reserved for children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Do Your Twelve Days of Christmas Begin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the lovely thing about our Wine Advent Calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no rules. You do Advent your way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Traditionalist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 - 12 December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart the festive season early with twelve days of delicious anticipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Christmas Countdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 - 25 December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuild the excitement right up to Christmas Day, with one final bottle to unwrap for the big celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Holiday Indulger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 December - 5 January\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rush is over. The holidays have begun. Twelve days of sunshine, leftovers, friends and wonderful wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Slow and Steady Celebrator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery second day, 1 - 23 December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwelve discoveries spread across the lead-up to Christmas, with plenty of time to enjoy each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr forget the schedule entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen a bottle whenever you have something to celebrate, someone to share it with, or simply a quiet moment worth enjoying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour calendar. Your Christmas. Your moments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside? That's Part of the Magic.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're keeping the exact line-up under wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter all, what fun would twelve beautifully wrapped bottles be if we told you what was inside?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we can tell you is that Rob has selected twelve different Aphelion wines to take you on a delicious journey through our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderful mix of red and white wines, familiar favourites, intriguing varieties and a few special discoveries along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom bright and refreshing to fragrant, savoury and wonderfully complex, each bottle brings something different to your festive table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll twelve are full-sized bottles, made with the care and attention you'd expect from our family winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd not one of them will reveal its identity until you're ready to unwrap it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePssst! Absolutely desperate to know what's inside before you buy? Email our winery and we'll quietly share the list. We promise not to spoil the surprise for everyone else.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Gift They'll Remember Long After Christmas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all have someone who's rather difficult to buy for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine lover who already has a well-stocked cellar. The friend who insists they don't need anything. The parents who have everything. The partner who deserves something more thoughtful than another last-minute present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's your answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot one gift. Twelve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve beautifully wrapped bottles, each waiting for its moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA surprise to open after work. A new wine to share over dinner. A bottle to take to the beach house. Something special for Christmas lunch. Something delicious for a quiet evening together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd every time they unwrap another bottle, they'll remember the person who gave it to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's a rather lovely way to say thank you, I love you, or simply, you deserve this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeautifully Wrapped. Personally Given.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe the experience of receiving a gift should be every bit as special as what's inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why we don't simply put twelve bottles into a box and call it an Advent Calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery bottle is individually hand-wrapped\u003c\/strong\u003e in our signature blue and white tissue paper, then finished with its own numbered Advent tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle becomes a little present in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because the most meaningful gifts are personal, we'll include a handwritten card with your own message to the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our family winery to someone special in your life, with a little extra care along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll the festive magic. None of the wrapping-paper chaos at your kitchen table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwelve Bottles of Bottled Sunshine for $399\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood Christmas gifts should feel generous. This one really is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twelve wines in your Advent Calendar have a combined individual retail value of \u003cstrong\u003e$428\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur special Christmas collection price is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$399 AUD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a $29 saving on the wines themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we're including the finishing touches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE Australia-wide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE individual festive wrapping and numbering of all twelve bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE handwritten card with your personal message\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE cellar door collection\u003c\/strong\u003e if you'd prefer to pick it up in person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve full-sized wines. Twelve individually wrapped surprises. One rather extraordinary Christmas present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll for $399.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for the Table. And the Moments Around It.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas leftovers that turn into the best lunch of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomeone brings out the ham. Someone else finds a beautiful cheese in the fridge. There's a bowl of cherries, a loaf of good bread and absolutely no intention of cooking anything complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen someone suggests opening today's Advent wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuddenly the leftovers become an occasion, and nobody's looking at the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWham! - Last Christmas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo on. You know every word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a time for serious wine appreciation, and there's a time for singing along to Christmas music while unwrapping a bottle in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is very much the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it up. Pour generously. Let the festive spirit take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes With Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wonderfully ordinary moments that become Christmas memories.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long-awaited catch-up with an old friend. The first afternoon when everyone is finally home. A spontaneous invitation to stay for dinner. A quiet evening on the verandah as the sun goes down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are twelve opportunities waiting inside this box to turn those little moments into something memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Moments Count.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Direct from the Aphelion Family Winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphelion is the little family winery created by winemaker Rob Mack and Louise Mack in McLaren Vale, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince our first vintage in 2014, we've been making small-batch wines with a particular love for Grenache, remarkable vineyards and the joy of sharing good wine with good people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2026, Aphelion was named \u003cstrong\u003enumber 34 in the Halliday Top 100 Wineries of Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy direct from our family winery, you're supporting the people who grow, make, wrap and send your wines with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you give an Aphelion Advent Calendar, you're sharing a little piece of our world with someone special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom our family to yours, have a wonderful Christmas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChristmas Gift Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included in the Advent Calendar? +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Aphelion Christmas Wine Advent Calendar includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 different full-size 750 mL bottles of Aphelion wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handpicked selection of red and white wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual blue and white festive wrapping for every bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbered Advent tags from 1 to 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handwritten card with your personal message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary Australia-wide shipping or cellar door collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact wine selection is intentionally kept secret so that every bottle is a surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal wine volume: 9 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Do I Include a Personal Gift Message? +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude your personal Christmas message in the gift message field or order notes at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll handwrite your message on a card to accompany the Advent Calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're sending it directly to someone special, enter their delivery address at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping, Collection and Christmas Delivery +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimentary Australia-wide shipping is included with your Advent Calendar, subject to applicable wine delivery restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to collect your gift from the Aphelion cellar door at 67 Kays Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas delivery cut-off dates will be confirmed closer to December. We recommend ordering early to allow sufficient time for hand-wrapping and delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery before Christmas is subject to dispatch dates, destination and carrier schedules.\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\u003eAre the Advent Calendar wines full-sized bottles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every bottle is a full-size 750 mL bottle of Aphelion wine. There are twelve bottles in total, not miniature samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I know which wines are included before opening them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The exact selection is kept secret to preserve the surprise. Every bottle is individually wrapped and numbered from 1 to 12. If you'd prefer to know the contents before buying, contact our winery privately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I send the Advent Calendar as a Christmas gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Enter your recipient's delivery address and include your personal message at checkout. We'll prepare the individually wrapped wines and include a handwritten card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to open the wines on 1 to 12 December?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot at all. Enjoy them on any twelve days you choose. 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