COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Shiraz
PRODUCER
Bondar Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Violet Hour Shiraz from Bondar Wines is a 100% Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia. The wine's name is inspired by the twilight sky during the initial harvest of this bottling. Bondar Wines, a family venture by Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly, aims to produce wines that are lighter, brighter, and more intriguing, having been recognized as James Halliday's Best New Winery in 2017. This particular wine is crafted using fruit from the Rayner vineyard, featuring vines up to 70 years old, and is a contemporary expression of the classic McLaren Vale Shiraz style, emphasizing a lighter touch while retaining regional generosity. The 2022 vintage benefited from a cool, even ripening season in McLaren Vale, contributing to the wine's fragrant and spice-driven profile.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the magical twilight sky during harvest.
Fact 02
Fruit sourced from vines up to 70 years old.
Fact 03
Minimal chemical inputs used in farming.
Fact 04
No new oak barrels were used for aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Violet Hour Shiraz is made from 100% Shiraz grapes. The fruit is handpicked and undergoes wild fermentation using a combination of whole-bunch and destemmed portions, with fermentation taking place in stainless steel or oak barrels with temperature control. The duration of skin contact varies depending on the specific vineyard block. Following fermentation, the wine is matured for approximately 10 months in seasoned French oak barrels, with no new oak used for the 2022 vintage. It is then aged for a further six months in tank before being bottled without fining or filtration during the second winter after harvest.
