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2017 Aphelion The Tendance Shiraz

McLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$33. 99
Bottle
$407.88 Dozen
Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2019-2025)
ABV: 14.2%
Closure: Stelvin

Only recently founded, Aphelion Wine Co. has hit the ground running specializing in Grenache they have also branched out into Shiraz with this very impressive effort. Sourced from two bordering vineyards on McMurtrie Road in the heart of McLaren Vale this fruit driven Shiraz was matured in neutral French oak.

Rich, full throttle McLaren Vale Shiraz that shows a degree of finesse.

Totally opaque black dark purple core with a dark purple hue. Fragrant crushed ripe blackberry, dark plum and liquorice aromas drift through the nostrils followed by lightly earthed vanillin cedar and spice. Rich with a plush, pillowy like textural feel the palate is awash with succulent blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruit which is carried by underlying vanillin cedar, traces of dark chocolate, subtle earth and spice. Beautifully integrated velvet smooth tannins. Superb power and depth with a long opulent aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.2%