Exploring the boundaries of greenness, this wine pushes the envelope, perhaps integrating with the underlying raspberry bonbon, clove, and white pepper notes, igniting a spark. However, the presence of mescal and dill pepper derived from whole bunches presents a challenging aspect in its youth.

Winemaker Rob Mack and co-founder Louise Rhodes Mack bring impressive credentials to Aphelion. Rob's academic achievements include two degrees in accounting and management, followed by a wine science degree from CSU in '16, with ongoing studies toward his MW certification. Prior to founding Aphelion, Rob excelled in direct marketing as a wine buyer and planner for Laithwaites Wine People. He later served as production manager for Direct Wines in McLaren Vale, gaining valuable experience at five wineries, four of which were in McLaren Vale. Rob's talent was recognized when he was named Young Gun of Wine in '18, and Aphelion was honored as Best Small Producer at the McLaren Vale Wine Show in '19.

Halliday Rating: 92 points