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Region: McLaren Vale
Grapes: Grenache, Cinsault, Mataro
First Glance: Juicy, Dry, Red Fruit, Bright
Acclaim: 96pts
The Wine:
The grapes come partly from Bondar's own 50 year old Grenache vines, planted in sand on the Rayner Vineyard. This portion was fermented in old oak barrels, adding complexity and texture to the final wine. The rest is from Bondar's young vine Grenache, planted three years ago. The remaining Grenache was sourced from a vineyard in Blewitt Springs on deep sandy soils. The Cinsault and Mataro portions are also from the Rayner vineyard, planted in sand.
The Review:
Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion - 96pts (2023 Vintage)
"An effortless combination of engaging brightness, savouriness and subtle favour detail combined with texture, a reserved juiciness, proper dryness and a subtle sandy grip. Flavours skip through redcurrant, watermelon, cranberry, tart mulberry and the like. It’s moreish stuff, never hinting at confection, never turning up the commercial showiness, also managing to over deliver on appeal and serious intent. This is benchmark stuff, further cementing Bondar’s rosé as a reference point.”
