2020 Aerope 歌海娜

Colour | Radiant crimson to deep ruby at the core.

Aroma | The bouquet opens with vibrant red liquorice and wild cherry, layered with delicate floral notes, rose petal. Floating above a grounding core of earth, dried herbs, and warm stone.

Palate | The palate is composed and elegant, opening with juicy red fruits that give way to savoury complexities. A line of wet stone minerality runs beneath, lending a taut precision. Rich dry spice and freshly grated nutmeg unfold through the mid-palate, adding warmth and dimension. The mouthfeel is smooth and supple, with silky tannins guiding the wine to a long, persistent finish. There's a quiet intensity here, and enjoyable in it's youth, but promising graceful development over time. This is a wine built for the cellar, where its aromatic detail and mineral structure will evolve beautifully with age.

The 2021 Barossa Valley growing season was exceptional, with nature delivering balance at every stage. Generous rain from August through October replenished soil moisture, while mild, even conditions in November and December supported strong shoot growth and trouble-free flowering. Summer remained remarkably moderate, with only one day above 40°C. A perfectly timed rain in late February refreshed the vines and sustained a long, unhurried ripening period. Shiraz berries remained small to moderate, building concentrated flavour while retaining freshness, acidity and fine tannin. Harvest progressed steadily through March and into April, producing beautifully balanced, expressive fruit.

Winemaking | A small parcel from our Holy Grail vineyard that was crushed and de-stemmed into a stainless steel open top tanks, Fermented on skins for 14 days and pressed once dry. The wine was bottled with minimum fining and no filtration.

Maturation | 12 months in 5 year old French oak puncheons. 3 barrels produced, bottled in late 2023.

封口 |Diam技术软木塞
净含量 |750毫升
品种 |歌海娜
地区 |巴罗莎谷/麦克拉伦谷
酒精 (% vol.) |14.9%

Wine Advocate
96 points
Erin Larkin
Published June 2026

"The 2021 Aerope Grenache is red-fruited on the nose, with an abundance of dried rose petals, kicked red earth and exotic spices (star anise, clove, cinnamon, etc). The tannins show real presence on the palate, though finely wrought and seamlessly integrated into the fruit. The palate shows impressive balance, making for overwhelmingly attractive drinking. This is a beautiful wine. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under Diam. The bottle/glass for the Aerope, Aphrodite and Ares cuvées are incredibly heavy—some of the heaviest glassware I am sent each year from across both Australia and New Zealand." Drink Date:2026 - 2036