Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	Aphelion Wine Co.
Show	2025
Class	27A
Entry Number	27A#6
Brand	Aphelion
Wine Name	Welkin Nero d'Avola
Vintage	2025
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85
Judge 1	rounded shape palate, fine tannin, charcoal, some spice, freshness, integrated acid
Judge 2	slight nail varnish? Balsamic lift. black fruit, bit of tar and hint of spice. choc oak cushion. Palate very concentrated spice and blackberry skin spice. Bit opaquent and tannins rather sinewy and tangled. lacks freshness for more.
Judge 3	Deep cherry. Palate a touch kopico lolly-ish over red fruits. Bit reductive. Palate bright and round, well made sweet red fruits. Reduction the only quibble.
Associate Judge	Jube and oyster shell. Saline. Acid on the finish is a bit sour, alc a bit out of whack

Varietal: Nero d'Avola, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 30%
Maturation	Large Format Oak 70%
Bottling Date	16 / May / 2025
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	423
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Rob Mack