Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Blewitt Springs Grenache 2023 (6 Bottles) McLaren Vale

Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Blewitt Springs Grenache, crafted by Andre Bondar from Sue Trott’s revered Wilpena vineyard in McLaren Vale’s Blewitt Springs sub-region, exudes poise and power. Sourced from 70-year-old, dry-grown bush vines on deep sandy soils and gently aged in seasoned Stockinger demi-muid, it reveals richly perfumed dark berry and raspberry aromas lifted by crushed-leaf and ferrous minerality. The palate is dense yet finely structured, with vivid freshness, gravel-like tannins and a bone-dry, lingering finish – the very definition of restrained intensity. Critics have lauded its predecessor with 95 points from The Real Review and 96 points from The Wine Front, suggesting great potential here, too.