BONDAR VIOLET HOUR SHIRAZ 2024 - red

Style : Spicy & BrightThe small brand comes from husband and wife team, Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly and they farm 20 hectare Rayner vineyard in the northern, higher altitude area of McLaren Vale bordering Blewitt Springs and Seaview. It's notable for the sand and ironstone at the Blewitt Springs end which plays up spicier and savoury elements in the wines, adding fragrance. It already boasts 50 and 65 year old Grenache and Shiraz plantings respectively while Counoise has been added to the mix and in future more southern Rhone varietals will join the team. The Violet Hour was the first wine the Bondar family made, and it still holds a special place in their collection. The name comes from a harvest sunset at Rayner Vineyard and proved appropriate for the wine: “It evokes purple velvet and flowers and softness,” Selina says.Andre Bondar and Selena Kelly approach McLaren Vale Shiraz like young renovators who've inherited a mansion from an eccentric old aunt. What was one star has had the light let in, with ornate overstuffing replaced by cleaner lines and more open space it's still the beautiful place it always was, but is now more appealing to a contemporary market. If you've always loved McLaren Vale Shiraz, you'll still be happy here - and if you didn't think it was for you, you'll be surprised how quickly you feel at home. NICK RYANRegion : McLaren Vale, SOUTH AUSTRALIAVariety : Shiraz ABV: 14%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.