VIOLET HOUR

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By Bondar RED | BOLD This blueberry baby is a tapestry of silk and velvet. WHAT WE TASTE It’s every kind of blueberry you can imagine – muffins, yoghurt, jam, straight from the pun net PERFECT PAIRING Aged Gouda, lamb tagine, peanut butter pie TEMP CHECK Pop it in the fridge for about 20 minutes before serving, just to take the edge off ABOUT BONDAR The project was started in 2013 by husband-and-wife team, Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly, making just 2 wines. In 2014, they bought the historic Rayner Vineyard in McLaren Vale. Andre, with his rich winemaking background, focuses on crafting mid-weight wines that are fragrant, bright, and wonderfully complex. His experience, including a stint in the beautiful Northern Rhône, has really shaped his approach to terroir-driven winemaking. Meanwhile, Selina jumped from a career in law to bring her marketing expertise to the wine world, adding a fun touch to their brand. Together, they create wines that radiate confidence and have an almost magical quality. THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO They pay attention to every little detail in their farming! By keeping an eye on soil health, switching to organic practices, and even planting cover crops that help keep pests away, they’re doing everything they can to nurture the land. It’s all about creating a healthy environment for their vines to thrive! OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE The first wine Andre & Selina made under their own brand, Bondar, was a Shiraz from a gorgeous old block dating back to 1947. They enlisted the help of friends & family to help with the harvest. Bless them all, while very willing, they weren’t especially efficient, so picking carried on until sunset – the Violet Hour. THE TECHNICAL STUFF Place: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, Australia Grapes: Shiraz Style: Boldly beautiful Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites Show more