Tasting Notes
Of everything Bondar make, this is where cellaring will really pay dividends. Shiraz off the esteemed Hickinbotham vineyard in McLaren Vale, planted back in the early seventies, where the old vines give real concentration and depth. Dark plums and forest berries, savoury whole bunch spice sitting over the top, a bit of earth and red meat underneath, and genuine elegance holding the whole thing together. Mid weight rather than big, far closer in spirit to the Northern Rhône, and a wine that earns its spot in the cellar. - Pete L
Andre Bondar is at the helm of his family's vineyard and making some of the most expressive wines out of South Australia. The Bondar home vineyard is called Rayner and is located in the hills of McLaren Vale where the sub-regions of Blewitt Springs and Seaview meet. This organically farmed vineyard planted on the famous sands of the region is mostly made up of Shiraz and Grenache, with a spattering of Counoise, Mataro, Carignan, Cinsault, Touriga Nacional and Sagrantino. The red wines are generally mid-weight, gloriously perfumed and finely structured. Bondar also sources fruit from other vineyards in McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills.
| Product Type | Wine Red Shiraz |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Sub Region | McLaren Vale |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |