{"title":"Aptitude Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAptitude Wine is a side project led by Greg and is a boutique winery focused on expressing vineyard “aptitude”—the natural character of each site. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ereg is dedicated to crafting site-specific wines that express both the individuality of place and the personality of variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFounded on the principle of precision and restraint, Aptitude places a strong emphasis on terroir-driven winemaking, sourcing fruit from select vineyard sites across the cool-climate subregions of the Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAvailable through XO Wine Co as well as Aptitude Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about the project at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aptitude.wine\/\" title=\"Aptitude Wine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAptitude Wine \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-kenton-valley-single-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"2024 'Kenton Valley' Single Vineyard Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e98 x 6-packs crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eA wine of striking clarity and presence, this single vineyard Chardonnay opens with a vivid burst of grapefruit pith and lemon oil, underpinned by the fleshier allure of just-picked white peach and new season nectarine. There’s a quiet generosity in the fruit - a ripeness held in elegant tension by a cool-climate backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eLayers of savoury intrigue unfold with hints of smoked almonds, roasted cashew and a whisper of struck flint, lending a nod to fine reduction and seasoned oak. The palate is taut yet expansive, driven by a beautifully etched acid line that threads through the wine with precision, drawing out its length and highlighting its mineral detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"968\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is a Chardonnay that walks the line between restraint and richness - effortlessly composed, texturally engaging and resonant of the elevated site it hails from. It lingers with citrus peel, crushed stone and a quiet hum of potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aptitude Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67640157831338,"sku":"6acf0a4d26b45","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":67640157864106,"sku":"6acf0a4d26b49","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1998\/7483\/files\/xo-aptitude-chardonnay-2024.jpg?v=1791953491"},{"product_id":"2024-connubio-dolcetto-sangiovese","title":"2024 'Connubio' Dolcetto Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp\u003e165 x 6-packs crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(n.): Connubio - Italian for Marriage or Union - Figuratively \u003cspan\u003eis often used to describe the combination of seemingly different elements, such as art and science, or sweet and savoury tastes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"1a21bb3c-f757-4ada-8c06-d2b1494c3177\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"1a21bb3c-f757-4ada-8c06-d2b1494c3177\"\u003eWe see this blend as a union or combination of varietals that compliment each other to produce a wine where the whole is greater than the sum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"1a21bb3c-f757-4ada-8c06-d2b1494c3177\"\u003eFragrant notes of red cherry and spiced plum rise gracefully, layered with the darker allure of black cherry and a subtle undertone of cashew and sandalwood. The palate is refined and poised, carried by fine-grained tannins that weave seamlessly into a velvety texture. Balanced acidity lifts and shapes the wine, ensuring harmony and length, while the finish lingers with quiet elegance and understated power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aptitude Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67640157896874,"sku":"6acf0a4d2aa89","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":67640157929642,"sku":"6acf0a4d2aa8d","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1998\/7483\/files\/xo-aptitude-connubio-dolcetto-sangiovese-2024.jpg?v=1791953491"},{"product_id":"2024-contact-theory-riesling-cortese","title":"2024 'Contact Theory' Riesling Cortese","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e180 x 6-packs crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eAn alluring blend of Riesling and Cortese, this skin-fermented white defies convention with grace and grit. Aromatically lifted and textural by design, it weaves together mandarin peel, chamomile, and preserved lemon with more savoury threads of ginger root, almond skin and wild herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eThe palate is assertive yet agile - tannins gently grip, framing the wine’s citrus-pith tension and earthy depth. There’s a gentle oxidative whisper beneath the fruit, adding nuance without dulling its vibrancy. Fermented wild on skins, the wine carries a raw honesty and a sense of place, more felt than declared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"908\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt finishes long with subtle slippery phenolics, a wine of angles and soft edges, built as much for contemplation as for the table. A compelling argument for texture with polish - where Riesling's cut and Cortese's quiet structure meet in a vivid, subtle golden-hued dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aptitude Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67640157962410,"sku":"6acf0a4d2af64","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-pack","offer_id":67640157995178,"sku":"6acf0a4d2af68","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1998\/7483\/files\/xo-aptitude-contact-theory-riesling-cortese-2024.jpg?v=1791953493"},{"product_id":"2025-woodside-gamay","title":"2025 'Woodside' Gamay","description":"\u003cp\u003e208 x 6-packs crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from two characterful sites near Woodside, HSV and Bluestone - situated in the central Adelaide Hills, a commune quietly establishing itself as a natural home for Gamay's bright energy and expressive charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eAn elegant and evocative expression, this wine opens with a lifted perfume of red berry compote - wild strawberry, redcurrant, and tart cranberry - all finely laced with whispers of dried sage and crushed herbs. The aromatic profile is delicate yet insistent, drawing you in with its quiet complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eOn the palate, there's a beautiful interplay of light and shade: fine-grained tannins offer gentle structure, while an inherent fleshiness lends mid-palate succulence without ever tipping into excess. There's an almost weightless quality to its movement - graceful, airy and precise - carrying flavours in a seamless glide across the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"819\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEthereal, yes, but grounded in detail. A wine that doesn’t shout but speaks with clarity and poise - its beauty revealed slowly, like a secret shared between sips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aptitude Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67640158027946,"sku":"6acf0a4d2b4aa","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-pack","offer_id":67640158060714,"sku":"6acf0a4d2b4ae","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1998\/7483\/files\/xo-aptitude-gamay-2024.jpg?v=1791953493"},{"product_id":"2025-kuitpo-pinot-noir","title":"2025 'Kuitpo' Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e138 x 6-packs crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eQuintessentially Adelaide Hills, in particular Kuitpo, in its poise and perfume, this wine opens with a vivid tapestry of red fruits - cranberry, red cherry, and a flicker of just-picked raspberry - each note bright, lifted and finely etched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eAromatic layers unfold with fragrant complexity: a whisper of Chinese five spice weaves through subtle notes of dried thyme and sage, lending a savoury thread to the wine’s delicate, spice-laden core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"751\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe palate is finely judged - silken in texture, with graceful weight and a crystalline acid line that carries flavour with precision. There’s an effortless balance here, an ethereal quality that dances across the tongue, finishing with persistence and quiet power. A wine of elegance, detail and unforced charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"751\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTucked into the southern reaches of the Adelaide Hills, Kuitpo offers a cool, mist-laced sanctuary where Pinot Noir finds a voice both delicate and distinctive. Here, elevation meets ocean influence and morning fog drapes the vineyards like a silken veil - extending ripening, preserving acidity and allowing nuance to flourish. The soils, a mix of loam, clay, and ancient sandstone, lend structure and quiet mineral drive. In Kuitpo, Pinot speaks in whispers rather than shouts - bright-fruited, finely textured, and laced with subtle earth and spice - an elegant echo of place, shaped by air, light and time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 2025 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSliver Medal - 2026 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aptitude Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67640158093482,"sku":"6acf0a4d2b8c6","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-pack","offer_id":67640158126250,"sku":"6acf0a4d2b8c9","price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1998\/7483\/files\/xo-aptitude-pinot-noir-2024.jpg?v=1791953494"},{"product_id":"2024-macclesfield-nebbiolo","title":"2024 'Macclesfield' Nebbiolo","description":"\u003cp\u003e128 6 packs crafted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eThe nose is immediately captivating, an aromatic swell of crushed, sun-dried rose petals drifting over black cherry flesh and the bright lift of pomegranate. Beneath the florals and fruit lies a savoury undertow, hints of warm earth, delicate spice and that unmistakable Nebbiolo intrigue that tempts you back to the glass again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine walks with remarkable grace. It is full-bodied, yet carries itself with lightness and confidence with its energy driven by a precise, vibrant acid line that keeps every detail in sharp focus. Layers unfold slowly, dark red fruits, a flicker of herbal complexity, a whisper of rose-hip bitterness, all held in place by firm, beautifully etched Nebbiolo tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"989\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLong, composed and quietly powerful, this is the kind of wine that doesn’t just ask to be poured—it insists on being savoured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aptitude Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67640158159018,"sku":"6acf0a4d2bd74","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":67640158191786,"sku":"6acf0a4d2bd77","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1998\/7483\/files\/xo-aptitude-nebbiolo-2024web.jpg?v=1791953495"},{"product_id":"2025-blewitt-springs-grenache-rose","title":"2025 Blewitt Springs Grenache Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003e95 6 packs crafted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eA whisper of salmon-pink colour with characteristic onion skin hue belies the complexity within. This is no fruit forward rosé, it’s a dry food loving Grenache with a savoury soul and a poetic sense of restraint. The nose opens with wild strawberry and white nectarine, brushed with pink peppercorn, dried herbs and the faintest hint of sea breeze. It’s fragrant without being frivolous, inviting yet intriguingly composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eThe palate strikes with precision: bone-dry, mineral-lined and beautifully textural, carrying flavours of redcurrant, blood orange zest and a subtle, earthy spice that anchors the wine firmly in the realm of gastronomy. A gentle phenolic grip meets a clean, humming acidity, giving the wine shape, purpose and an almost architectural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1084\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLong, savoury and quietly seductive, this is the rosé that refuses to sit on the sidelines. It demands a table of grilled seafood, charcuterie, anything kissed by flame and rewards every pairing with clarity and charm. A bottle to pour, savoury and enjoy the company.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aptitude Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67640158224554,"sku":"6acf0a4d2c295","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":67640158257322,"sku":"6acf0a4d2c29a","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1998\/7483\/files\/xo-aptitude-grenache-rose-2025web.jpg?v=1791953496"},{"product_id":"2025-macclesfield-sangiovese","title":"2025 'Macclesfield' Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp\u003e132 x 6-packs crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and finely poised, this Adelaide Hills Sangiovese carries the energy of the 2025 vintage in every sip. Wild raspberry and sour cherry rise from the glass, edged with blood orange, dried herbs and a whisper of earthy spice. Ceramic maturation preserves its natural vitality while lending a quiet depth and texture. Silken through the mid-palate, savoury at the edges, and lifted by a fine, persistent finish. A wine of brightness and restraint, where the cool hills speak clearly and beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aptitude Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67640158290090,"sku":"6acf0a4d2c805","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":67640158322858,"sku":"6acf0a4d2c809","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1998\/7483\/files\/xo-aptitude-sangiovese-2025web.jpg?v=1791953497"},{"product_id":"2025-woodside-fiano","title":"2025 'Woodside' Fiano","description":"\u003cp\u003e138 x 6-packs crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the HSV vineyard in Woodside, this 2025 release captures the Adelaide Hills in exquisite detail with a balance of Barrel fermentation and the focus and direction of stainless - vivid, expressive and utterly delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it shimmers with pale gold luminosity, hinting at the beauty to come. Aromatically, it unfurls in graceful layers — white blossom, preserved lemon, ripe pear and a whisper of almond meal, all threaded with a mineral freshness that feels as if it were carried on the hillside air itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this is Fiano at its most compelling. Textured yet finely tuned, generous yet impeccably restrained. A savoury edge curls around flavours of citrus rind, stone fruit and wild herbs, while the variety’s signature nutty complexity lends depth and intrigue. The finish is long, mouthwatering and effortlessly sophisticated, leaving behind an echo of sunlit fruit and cool-climate tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aptitude Wine","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":67640158355626,"sku":"6acf0a4d2cca4","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-pack","offer_id":67640158388394,"sku":"6acf0a4d2cca8","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1998\/7483\/files\/xo-aptitude-fiano-2025web.jpg?v=1791953498"}],"url":"https:\/\/xowineco.com.au\/collections\/aptitude.oembed","provider":"xowineco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}