{"product_id":"bondar-adelaide-hills-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | 96 Point Adelaide Hills Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Chardonnay | Halliday Special Value Wine | Extraordinary at $45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis might be one of the best-value Chardonnays in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-vineyard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with electric acidity, flinty minerality and exceptional length — for just $45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points + Special Value Wine – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | Precision, Texture \u0026amp; Incredible Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're looking for the sweet spot between serious Chardonnay and everyday affordability, this is it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Marcus Ellis awarded the 2024 an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e96 points AND Special Value Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its combination of intensity, harmony, electric acidity, fine texture and exceptional length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you realise this wine sells for just:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe score becomes even more impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRathmine Vineyard – Echunga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a broad regional blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle vineyard at Echunga in the Adelaide Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Rathmine Vineyard, a site Bondar has worked with for more than a decade. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e450 metres above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand is planted to \u003cstrong\u003eBernard 76 Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines now approaching \u003cstrong\u003e30 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the vines are shallow clay-loam soils running into limey rock and a limestone base — an excellent foundation for Chardonnay with freshness and mineral drive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely serious site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2024 has absolutely nailed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw with bright green-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully composed yet intense. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite nectarine, lemon curd and citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into toasted hazelnut, oatmeal and ground ginger, with a subtle oyster-shell character adding complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where the wine really comes alive. There's serious fruit intensity, but nothing feels heavy. Nectarine and citrus sit within a beautifully textured palate, with \u003cstrong\u003eelectric acidity, wet-stone minerality and fine stone-fruit-kernel nuttiness\u003c\/strong\u003e providing tension and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, precise and mineral. The combination of citrus, stone fruit, subtle nuttiness and coiled acidity continues beautifully through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt tastes considerably more expensive than $45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points + Special Value Wine – Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply a 96-point wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion also awarded it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL VALUE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Ellis found \u003cstrong\u003ewhite nectarine, lemon curd, toasted hazelnut, oatmeal and ginger\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with oyster-shell minerality. He particularly praised the harmony and quiet power of the wine, with electric acidity beautifully integrated into the fruit and texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly why this wine is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of Chardonnays around $40–$50 are delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few have this combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is proper Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rathmine Vineyard fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen lightly pressed directly to barrel without sulphur addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs naturally using indigenous yeasts in French oak, with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the wine spends around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrel.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the low-yielding 2024 vintage, Halliday notes a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eone Stockinger demi-muid and seasoned oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, with native barrel fermentation and full malolactic fermentation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result isn't overtly oaky or buttery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak without domination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity without austerity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's difficult to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBondar – One of Australia's Great Value Producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondarwines.com.au\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBondar Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has developed an extraordinary reputation since its first vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate was named \u003cstrong\u003eBest Value Winery in Australia by Halliday Wine Companion in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, was ranked \u003cstrong\u003e#29 in Halliday's Top 100 Wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e, carries a Five Red Star rating, and Andre Bondar has previously been runner-up for Halliday's Best Winemaker. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Chardonnay tells you exactly why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar's philosophy is to make wines that are \u003cstrong\u003ebright, pure, finely structured and concentrated without becoming heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e, using minimal-input winemaking to allow the vineyard to speak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat philosophy is written all over this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal vs Adelaide Hills Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that Bondar has the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay at $78\u003c\/strong\u003e, the comparison between these two wines becomes fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay – $45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRathmine Vineyard. More immediately expressive, beautifully balanced, mineral and extraordinarily drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay – $78\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard. 500+ metres. Just three barriques. Tighter, more coiled and built more deliberately around future development. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the thing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe $45 wine actually received the higher score.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat doesn't necessarily make it the greater long-term wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it makes the regular Bondar Chardonnay look like \u003cstrong\u003eridiculous value\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Chardonnay Bargains of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where I'd sell this wine hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar's own release price is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt that price you're getting a single-vineyard, naturally fermented Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with around 30-year-old vines and serious winemaking credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Halliday has given it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS + SPECIAL VALUE WINE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many places left in Australian wine where $45 buys this level of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawn linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled calamari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is equally good with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA big Burgundy glass and absolutely nothing else.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's published retailer data gives a drinking horizon through approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2034.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough fruit, acidity and structure here to develop beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd also love to see what happens after \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat electric acidity should allow the wine to evolve toward more complex nutty, savoury and creamy characters while retaining freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine I love finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRathmine Vineyard, Echunga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround 450 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines approaching 30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShallow clay over limey rock \u0026amp; limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak – around 25% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Special Value Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this were $65, I'd still think it was an excellent Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $55, I'd call it very good value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt $45, it's outstanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the things we normally associate with far more expensive Australian Chardonnay — \u003cstrong\u003evineyard definition, flinty minerality, sophisticated oak, serious texture, electric acidity and exceptional length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet you can put it on the table for forty-five bucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlinty. Textural. Electric. Precise. Seriously delicious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points. Halliday Special Value Wine. Single Vineyard. $45 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 This is one I'd be buying by the six-pack — one of the strongest Chardonnay buys in the entire Bondar range and phenomenal value for this level of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52527482208558,"sku":"LV-BONDAR-ADELAIDEHILLS-CHARDONNAY-2024-750ML","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024BondarAdelaideHillsChardonnay_31155023-9d90-4817-b5b3-009ab3ff3aa4.webp?v=1788171404","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/bondar-adelaide-hills-chardonnay-2024","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}