Making Our Own Wine – Aphelion Wine

G’Day, I’m Louise Rhodes, the Willunga Wino, and this is my winemaker hubby Rob Mack.

Our winemaking journey together began in 2005.

On a journey, as it was.

All at sea, on the Love Boat (no, really, on the Pacific Princess!) halfway between Sydney and New Caledonia.

All aboard the Love Boat! Photo: Mumma Wino

At dinner, in the specialty Italian restaurant, Mr Wino ordered a bottle of Barolo – a classic Piedmont wine made from Nebbiolo grapes, allowed to ferment on skins for three weeks creating a big, tannic style.

It was love at first sip and the start of a passion we’ve turned into reality. Mr Wino enrolled in a winemaking degree, Mr Wino took a role as assistant winemaker, we sold our home in Sydney, moved to McLaren Vale, and started making our own wine on the side.

Wine fountain! Photo: Mr Wino

Once the decision had been made to create our first wine, there were a few many steps to take before we had in our hands our own, packaged, labelled wines.

Join us on this journey of discovery!

   
     COMING SOON!!

Part 5- Ferment (coming soon)

Part 6 – Pressing (coming soon)

Part 7 – Racking (coming soon)

Part 8 – Bottling (coming soon)

Part 9 – Quality Control (coming soon)

Part 10 – Legal Eagle (coming soon)

Part 11 – Labelling & Waxing (coming soon)

Part 12 – Doors Open! (coming soon)

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