2024 Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz

The best Violet Hour to date — vibrant, perfumed and dangerously easy to drink.

Serious quality at an incredible price.

96 Points – The Weekend Australian | 95–97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

McLaren Vale, SA 

$35 a bottle
Perfumed • Juicy • Best Release Yet

“The best Violet Hour to date — vibrant, perfumed and dangerously easy to drink. Serious quality at an incredible price.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a vibrant purple edge — bright, polished and inviting.

Aroma:
Lifted and intensely aromatic with:

• blackberry and dark cherry
• plum and blueberry
• violet and spice
• hints of pepper, herbs and subtle savoury notes

Fragrant, fresh and full of energy.

Palate:
Medium-bodied, juicy and beautifully balanced — a modern McLaren Vale style.
Expect layers of:

• ripe dark berries
• cherry and plum
• pepper, spice and savoury nuance
• fine, silky tannins
• bright acidity giving freshness and flow

The wine delivers flavour without heaviness, making it incredibly drinkable.

Finish:
Smooth, vibrant and moreish with lingering dark fruit and spice.

Critical Acclaim

• 96pts – The Weekend Australian
  “Vibrant, perfumed and beautifully composed.”
• 95–97pts – Halliday Wine Companion (average range)
  Consistently high-scoring and widely praised.About Bondar

Bondar Wines are known for crafting wines that emphasise:

• balance
• drinkability
• modern expression of McLaren Vale

The ‘Violet Hour’ Shiraz is their signature release — vibrant, expressive and consistently outstanding.

Food Pairings

• BBQ meats
• Roast lamb
• Burgers
• Pizza
• Pasta dishes

Why We Love It

This is one of the best-value premium Shiraz releases in Australia — juicy, perfumed and incredibly drinkable.
At $35, it punches well above its weight.

The best Violet Hour yet — stock up.