Bondar Wines
Nero
Andre & Selina’s 100% Nero d’Avola is a testament to the incredible success Italian varieties are finding in South Australia. Farmed on the rocky clays of the Willunga foothills sub-region, hand-picked, whole bunch fermented, then aged in ceramic eggs, this wine is bottled early for freshness and purity. It’s a neon bright expression smelling of generous red fruit and Dr. Pepper spice, giving over to a scrumptious palate of cherry coke juiciness and a tannic complexion so sensational, so uniquely pleasing it was almost vexing. The profile of the wines finish is simple—cherry, cherry, and more cherry!—but wonderful and long. This wine is deeply endearing and winsome, a real vino al vino.
2023: “From a site in Willunga on clay soils of Kurrajong formation geology. The use of whole bunches pulls back the tendency to overt fruity juiciness that nero d’avola can have. Black and red cherry, wild raspberry, redcurrant jelly, red florals, tobacco and ground white pepper feature on a fragrant nose. That whole bunch also neatly cinches in the palate, layering savouriness into the picture and giving this a mid-weight feel. It’s a fine expression, and it shows an engaging refinement curve for making the variety here.”
93 points, Marcus Ellis, The Wine Companion
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Appellation: McLaren Vale GI
Varietal/Blend: 100% Nero d'Avola
ABV: 13.8%
Vineyard: Bondar Wines Nero is sourced from a high-elevation vineyard in Willunga, McLaren Vale, at 374–389 meters. Grown in a warm Mediterranean climate on rocky clay soils, the hand-picked fruit offers vibrant character and depth.
Cellar: The grapes for this wine are whole bunch fermented with indigenous yeast, enhancing its natural vibrancy. The wine is then aged in ceramic eggs, contributing purity and texture while highlighting the character of the high-elevation vineyard fruit.
CSPC: 885976
What the Critics are saying: []
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Appellation: McLaren Vale GI
2023: “From a site in Willunga on clay soils of Kurrajong formation geology. The use of whole bunches pulls back the tendency to overt fruity juiciness that nero d’avola can have. Black and red cherry, wild raspberry, redcurrant jelly, red florals, tobacco and ground white pepper feature on a fragrant nose. That whole bunch also neatly cinches in the palate, layering savouriness into the picture and giving this a mid-weight feel. It’s a fine expression, and it shows an engaging refinement curve for making the variety here.”
93 points, Marcus Ellis, The Wine Companion
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: 100% Nero d'Avola
ABV: 13.8%
Vineyard: Bondar Wines Nero is sourced from a high-elevation vineyard in Willunga, McLaren Vale, at 374–389 meters. Grown in a warm Mediterranean climate on rocky clay soils, the hand-picked fruit offers vibrant character and depth.
Cellar: The grapes for this wine are whole bunch fermented with indigenous yeast, enhancing its natural vibrancy. The wine is then aged in ceramic eggs, contributing purity and texture while highlighting the character of the high-elevation vineyard fruit.
CSPC: 885976
Winemakers Note: []
What the Critics are saying: []
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Calgary + Alberta South
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Edmonton + Alberta North
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E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca
