Aphelion x Thistledown Grenache Masters Six Pack

Six exceptional Grenaches. Two of McLaren Vale's most passionate Grenache specialists. One very limited collaboration. We've been talking Grenache with our friends at Thistledown Wines for a long time. So when we got together for our Grenache Masterclass, it seemed only natural to put some of our favourite bottles side by side. The result is this very limited six-bottle collection, bringing together three Aphelion Grenaches and three Thistledown Grenaches from old vines, distinctive sites and some of South Australia's most exciting Grenache vineyards. If you're looking for a McLaren Vale Grenache six pack that lets you explore different expressions of this remarkable variety, this is a pretty special place to start. And one of the six bottles is something particularly special... What's in the box? Wine Origin RRP Aphelion Confluence Grenache 2025 McLaren Vale $42 Aphelion Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2024 Clarendon, McLaren Vale $90 Aphelion Rapture Old Vine Grenache Noir 2024 McLaren Vale $150 Thistledown Thorny Devil Grenache 2025 McLaren Vale $40 Thistledown Our Fathers Smart Vineyard Grenache 2024 Clarendon, McLaren Vale $70 Thistledown Fool on the Hill Grenache 2024 Eden Valley $105 Total RRP $497 Special Six Pack Price $447 Save $50. A rare chance to taste these six wines together Inside your six-pack: 1 x Aphelion Confluence Grenache 2025 - RRP $42 A vibrant expression of McLaren Vale Grenache bringing together fruit predominantly from Blewitt Springs, with a touch of Clarendon. Aromatic, complex and beautifully drinkable. 95 points, Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion & Special Value Rosette. 1 x Aphelion Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2024 - RRP $90 A single-site Grenache of remarkable fragrance and depth, with red florals, souk spices, cranberry, sour cherry and finely etched tannins. 97 points, Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion & Special Value. 1 x Aphelion Rapture Old Vine Grenache Noir 2024 - RRP $150 Our ultimate expression of Grenache. Made from the best vessels of vintage. Shortlisted for Halliday Grenache of the Year. 97 points, Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion. 1 x Thistledown Thorny Devil Grenache 2025 - RRP $40 A vibrant McLaren Vale Grenache sourced from old, bush-trained, dry-grown vines across multiple sites. Perfumed, spicy, fresh and finely textured. 95 points, Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion. 1 x Thistledown Our Fathers Smart Vineyard Grenache 2024 - RRP $70 A beautifully perfumed and savoury expression from the renowned Smart Vineyard in Clarendon, with red berries, dried cherry, spice and fine, silty tannins. 97 points & Special Value Rosette, Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion. 1 x Thistledown Fool on the Hill Grenache 2024 - RRP $105 A distinctive high-altitude Eden Valley Grenache showing the other side of the South Australian Grenache story. Fragrant, savoury and mineral with remarkable length. 97+ points, Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate. Six wines. Six perspectives on Grenache. This is what makes the collection so much fun. You'll taste McLaren Vale Grenache from different sites and approaches, alongside an Eden Valley expression from Thistledown. You'll see what happens when Grenache comes from blended sites versus a single site. Old vines versus different vineyard sites. McLaren Vale versus Eden Valley. Fresh, vibrant releases alongside a rare museum wine with time in bottle. And you'll taste two wineries with very different personalities, but the same singular obsession: making exceptional Grenache. Two wineries. One obsession. We're both small, independent Australian wine producers with an unusually deep fascination with Grenache. At Aphelion, Grenache is at the heart of what we do. We're interested in old vines, remarkable sites and wines that express where they come from rather than simply conforming to a style. Thistledown share that obsession, championing Grenache from some of South Australia's most distinctive vineyards and building a reputation for finely made, site-driven wines. Put the two together and you get a fascinating snapshot of South Australian Grenache — from McLaren Vale and Clarendon to the high-altitude vineyards of Eden Valley. A $497 collection for $447 The six wines have a combined RRP of $497. For this very limited collaboration, we're offering the six-bottle collection for: $447 Save $50 on the combined RRP. And once these packs are gone, they're gone. The perfect Grenache wine gift This is a pack to share. Gather a few friends who love wine. Put six glasses on the table. Open everything. Taste them side by side. Then argue about which one is your favourite. It's also a rather good gift for someone who already knows their way around a bottle of Grenache. Because while we can tell you what we think makes each wine special, there's only one way to discover which expression of Grenache speaks to you. Taste them all. Why this Grenache six pack is different This isn't simply a mixed case of Grenache. It's a collaboration between two specialist Australian Grenache producers, bringing together wines made from distinctive vineyards and different approaches to the variety. For anyone interested in discovering what makes McLaren Vale Grenache so compelling, the collection offers a rare opportunity to compare wines from different sites, vintages and winemaking approaches in one box. And with a combined RRP of $497 for $447, you're getting the chance to explore six exceptional wines for less than their individual bottle value. Available for a very limited time The Aphelion x Thistledown McLaren Vale Grenache Six Pack is available until midnight Sunday 20 September 2026, or until sold out. If you love Grenache, this is one collection we wouldn't wait too long to buy. Frequently asked questions What wines are included in the Aphelion x Thistledown Grenache Six Pack? The six-bottle collection includes one bottle each of Aphelion Confluence Grenache 2025, Aphelion Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache 2024, Aphelion Rapture Old Vine Grenache Noir 2024, Thistledown Thorny Devil Grenache 2025, Thistledown Our Fathers Smart Vineyard Grenache 2024 and Thistledown Fool on the Hill Grenache 2024. Is this a McLaren Vale Grenache six pack? Five of the six wines are from McLaren Vale, including wines from Blewitt Springs and Clarendon. The Thistledown Fool on the Hill Grenache comes from the high-altitude Eden Valley, giving the collection a broader view of South Australian Grenache. What is special about the Aphelion Rapture Grenache? Rapture Old Vine Grenache Noir 2024 was just revealed as being Shortlisted for the Halliday Grenache of the Year. It received an impressive 97 points. Rapture is our pinnacle Grenache, made from the best vessels each vintage. It is always a small bottling and is an incredibly delicious drink worth celebrating with. It is being released in very limited quantities for this collaboration, prior to full release in October. Who are Aphelion and Thistledown? Aphelion and Thistledown are two small, independent Australian wine producers with a shared obsession with Grenache. Aphelion is based in McLaren Vale and specialises in expressive, site-driven Grenache, while Thistledown champions distinctive Grenache vineyards across South Australia. How much does the Grenache Six Pack cost? The combined RRP of the six wines is $497. The special Aphelion x Thistledown collaboration price is $447, saving $50 on the combined RRP. Is this Grenache collection good for gifting? Yes. The six-bottle collection makes an excellent gift for Grenache lovers and wine enthusiasts, particularly anyone interested in comparing different South Australian vineyards, styles and expressions of Grenache. How should I enjoy the six Grenaches? Open them side by side with friends and compare the wines across sites, vintages and styles. You can also enjoy each bottle individually with food, allowing the different expressions of Grenache to unfold over an evening. Love Grenache? If this collection has caught your attention, you might also like our Aphelion Wine Club, with member benefits including early access to limited releases, 10% off wine and complimentary tastings. DISCOVER THE APHELION WINE CLUB