2025 Bondar Junto Grenache Mataro Shiraz Counoise | McLaren Vale Red Blend

🔥 GRENACHE. MATARO. SHIRAZ. COUNOISE. RED FRUIT. SPICE. FRESHNESS. JUST DRINK IT.

Bright, juicy and dangerously easy to drink — this is one of the best-value GSM blends in the country

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

McLaren Vale, SA

$31 a bottle
Juicy • Spicy • Outstanding Value GSM

“Bright, juicy and dangerously easy to drink — this is one of the best-value GSM blends in the country.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Vibrant ruby with a crimson edge — fresh, youthful and inviting.

Aroma:
Lifted and expressive with:

• raspberry and red cherry
• plum and wild berries
• spice, dried herbs and pepper
• hints of earth and savoury nuance

Fragrant, lively and full of energy.

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

• ripe red and dark berries
• cherry, plum and spice
• savoury herbal notes
• fine, soft tannins
• bright acidity giving freshness and flow

Grenache brings lift and juiciness, Shiraz adds depth, and Mataro provides structure and savoury edge.

Finish:
Smooth, fresh and moreish with lingering fruit and spice.

Critical Acclaim

• 95pts – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Vibrant, balanced and highly drinkable.”

About Bondar

Bondar Wines are known for crafting wines that emphasise:

• balance
• drinkability
• modern McLaren Vale style

The ‘Junto’ GSM is their go-to blend — approachable, expressive and consistently outstanding.

Food Pairings

• BBQ meats
• Pizza
• Pasta
• Charcuterie
• Roast lamb

Why We Love It

This is seriously good value GSM — juicy, balanced and incredibly easy to drink.
At $31, it punches well above its weight.

A perfect go-to red for any occasion.

Searching for a fresh McLaren Vale Grenache blend? The 2025 Bondar Junto combines 72% Grenache, 13% Mataro, 8% Shiraz and 7% Counoise in a bright, medium-bodied red designed around freshness and drinkability. Around 20% whole bunch brings herbal lift and tension, while Grenache delivers red and blue fruits, Mataro contributes spice and structure, Shiraz adds darker fruit and Counoise gives the 2025 additional freshness and elegance.