Aphelion Callow Grenache Blanc McLaren Vale 2021

Aphelion Callow Grenache Blanc McLaren Vale 2021

One of Australia’s most exciting white wines, from McLaren Vale’s Grenache pioneers.

A rare varietal white with Rhône DNA, reborn in the Vale. Saline texture, white pepper, apple skin, and lanolin glide across a palate that’s both zesty and savoury. From Young Gun of Wine Rob Mack, this is Aphelion at its best.

RP93 – “Layered with white pepper… cleansing saline acidity… impressive!”

A white wine from McLaren Vale that costs €25.3, on average has 91.04 points. You gain 1.96 points.
A white wine from South Australia with 93 points costs on average €30.95. That's 18% 'savings'.

Rating: RP93
Lead time: 1 - 2 weeks

€ 25.30

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Description

Aphelion is a rising star in South Australia, known for redefining McLaren Vale through precision-crafted Grenache and its rarer cousin, Grenache Blanc. The 2021 Callow comes from select parcels in Blewitt Springs and shows just how well this southern Rhône grape thrives in the Vale’s Mediterranean climate. Winemaker Rob Mack, awarded Young Gun of Wine, brings a sensitive touch: 100% whole berries, no excess oak, just crystalline purity. Expect layered spice, green apple, and saline texture. This is an exciting white from one of Australia’s most dynamic micro-producers.

Grape:Grenache Blanc
Country:Australia
Region:South Australia
Subregion:McLaren Vale
Vintage:2021
Winemaker:Aphelion
Wine Style:White
Size:75CL
Rating:RP93
Lead Time:1 – 2 weeks
Drinking Window:2022 – 2027
SKU:TL-10410
Points gain:A white wine from McLaren Vale that costs €25.3, on average has 91.04 points. You gain 1.96 points.
Price comparison:A white wine from South Australia with 93 points costs on average €30.95. That’s 18% ‘savings’.

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Rating:RP93
Reviewer:Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
Review:Yummo. I tasted a number of Grenache Blancs while in McLaren Vale in late June and was impressed by their freshness and diversity. The variety seems to do well in the area, so I look forward to tasting more of these spicy wines when bottled! The 2021 Callow Grenache Blanc is layered with white pepper, clove bud and green apple skins, punctuated by cleansing saline acidity. Through the mid-palate and on through the finish, there is a cheesecloth, lanolin texture that elevates the wine. I like it very much. Impressive!

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