{"product_id":"confluence-grenache-2025","title":"Confluence Grenache Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur original Grenache. A wine that has been with us from the very beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome wines are simply part of the range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfluence is part of who we are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt brings together fruit from some of the remarkable vineyards we work with across McLaren Vale - predominantly Blewitt Springs, with a touch of Clarendon - to create a Grenache that is complex, aromatic and beautifully drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if you want to understand why we're so obsessed with Grenache, this is a pretty good place to start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the Confluence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grenache Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e McLaren Vale - Blewitt Springs \u0026amp; Clarendon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complex, aromatic and food friendly, but fantastically drinkable. It evolves in your glass, building layers of fruit and savoury character while retaining beautiful structure and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there's that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esignature Aphelion savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80% Blewitt Springs fruit from Brini, Hickinbotham and Plaisted's vineyards, with 20% Clarendon fruit from Hickinbotham.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a genuine confluence of sites - different vineyards, different expressions, brought together to create something greater than any one parcel could achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30% whole bunch fermented in stainless steel and small concrete open-top fermenters, then matured in 1,500L Drunk Turtle cocciopesto, seasoned French 2,800L foudre and demi-muid oak. Bottled in February 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant red with purple hues in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt first there's a savoury core of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolive and briar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Give it some air and crunchy raspberry and cranberry begin to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen the palate opens up: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatsuma plum, wild strawberry and fine sandalwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, held together by fine tannins that give the wine exemplary length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's real intensity and concentration here — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebut never heaviness or cloying sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the kind of wine that rewards you for paying attention, but doesn't require you to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour a glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet it breathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake another sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll find something new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoes With Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePan-seared duck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spice and body of the duck make a beautiful match for the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoes With Cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamembert or washed-rind cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings out the wine's mushroom characters without overwhelming its delicate structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoes With Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNick Cave – Jubilee Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoes With Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOut for a fancy dinner or aperitivo on the back deck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut if you have the patience, this is one to put away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 Confluence has the structure, concentration and tannin to continue evolving through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 18°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aphelion Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.0% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little something worth knowing...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've only made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,100 half-dozens and 100 Magnums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the 2025 Confluence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo if Confluence sounds like your kind of Grenache, don't wait too long to make it yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a 6-bottle pack or 12-bottle case and discover the 2025 Confluence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant more Aphelion in your life?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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