Aphelion Affinity Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2024 from Aphelion in McLaren Vale is a savoury, medium‑bodied red that shows why Rob Mack is so highly regarded for his work with southern Rhône varieties in this region.

The nose on this Aphelion Affinity Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2024 bursts with strawberry, raspberry and morello cherry, layered with scrubby herbs, dried bay, turned earth, blood orange and cracked pepper. On the palate it has volume without weight, with juicy red fruits, darker spices and finely wrought yet chewy tannins giving shape and length.

It’s a cracking McLaren Vale food wine – think roast lamb, duck breast, grilled sausages, mushroom ragù, or Mediterranean veg on the chargrill, where that combination of bright red fruit, savoury complexity and fresh finish keeps every mouthful feeling lifted and moreish.