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.