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Description
Andre Bondar is one of the best makers of Rose in Australia. There. We Said it.
And the 2024 is absolutely on point yet again. A blend of Grenache (91%), Cinsault (4%), and Mataro (2%), this rosé is all about freshness, delicacy, and drinkability, perfectly capturing the breezy charm of their coastal home.
Most of the Grenache comes from younger vines grown in Blewitt Springs, fermented in tank to preserve its bright, primary fruit character. Meanwhile, a portion of 50-year-old Grenache from the sandy Rayner Vineyard saw time in old oak, adding texture and depth. A touch of Cinsault and Mataro lends further aromatic lift and structure.
Pale and dry, this rosé offers delicate aromas of red berries, watermelon, and a hint of citrus. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with juicy fruit flavours balanced by a clean, savoury finish. It’s the kind of wine you’ll want to pour all summer long (and we have!).
Designed for immediate enjoyment, the 2024 Bondar Rosé is peak Aussie rose that showcases everything we love about McLaren Vale.
96 points
"A shimmering rose gold in hue, this continues the impeccable lineage of this wine, with flavours of cranberry, watermelon, tart redcurrant, subtle pink grapefruit and musk. As always, those flavours are suggestive, melding into each other, eschewing obviousness for refinement and effortless class. This is properly dry, with a gentle tug of savoury grip, set against a core of succulent fruit purity and finely tuned texture. Superb."
- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)
