Aphelion means from the sun in Ancient Greek and this concept is central to our winemaking philosophy. They craft wines that suit the Australian climate and terroir, such as light to medium-bodied reds and crisp whites.

The 2024 season was a return to warmer, drier conditions, although nothing to excess. Here, the perfume in the 2024 Confluence Grenache speaks of red fruits in abundance, exotic spices and supple tannins to match it on the plate. This is superb and one of the better (best?) Confluence Grenaches made and released. 13.8% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Rating: 95 Points; Erin Larkin; Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

70/30% Clarendon and Blewitt Springs; 40% whole bunch in steel and concrete; élevage in cocciopesto, concrete egg and seasoned French 2800L foudre and demi-muid. A warmer year than the few prior, but not by a lot. Sour cherry, pomegranate, rhubarb, amaro herbs, Campari, dried orange and rosehip tea, with a sinewy savouriness running through it. Medium weighted and equipped with fine, sandy tannin and crisp but not brisk acidity. It’s a fine release. Date: Jun 2025; Alcohol: 13.8%; Price: $42.00; Drink by: 2032; Rating: 94 Points; James Halliday Wine Companion