2024 Bondar Monastrell | McLaren Vale Premium Monastrell

🔥 95 Point McLaren Vale Monastrell | Tiny Production Release

Dark, spicy and deeply compelling — McLaren Vale Monastrell of extraordinary character from one of the valley’s most celebrated boutique producers

95 Points - Halliday Wine Companion 

McLaren Vale, SA

$35 a bottle
Monastrell • Bondar • McLaren Vale • South Australia

"Bondar Monastrell — 95 points. Dark, spicy and deeply compelling McLaren Vale Monastrell from Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly at $35."

About Bondar and Monastrell

Bondar is one of McLaren Vale’s most celebrated boutique producers — founded by Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality and distinctive McLaren Vale character, particularly celebrated for their Grenache and alternative variety expressions. Monastrell is the Spanish name for Mourvèdre — a variety originally from Spain (Murcia and Valencia) and also celebrated in the southern Rhône (where it is called Mourvèdre) and Provence, producing wines of extraordinary dark fruit character, spice and distinctive savoury complexity. In McLaren Vale’s warm Mediterranean-like climate, Monastrell develops extraordinary depth, concentration and the distinctive dark fruit and spice character that makes it one of the most compelling alternative varieties in Australian winemaking. 94 points — outstanding recognition for a Monastrell of extraordinary McLaren Vale distinction.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with excellent clarity and concentration.

Aroma:
Dark, spicy and expressively Mediterranean with:

• dark berries, spice and herbs
• violet, pepper and subtle oak undertones
• the distinctive savoury complexity and dark fruit character of great McLaren Vale Monastrell

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with excellent structure and balance.
Expect layers of:

• blackberry, plum and dark cherry with hints of spice and herbs
• a distinctive mineral backbone and the food-friendly character of great Monastrell

Finish:
Long and satisfying with lingering dark fruit and spice complexity — the hallmark of great McLaren Vale Monastrell.

Critical Acclaim

95 Points - Halliday Wine Companion 

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Monastrell (Mourvèdre)
• Region: McLaren Vale, SA
• Producer: Bondar
• Founders: Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030+

Food Pairings

• Grilled lamb with rosemary and garlic
• Slow-braised game meats and venison
• Rich Mediterranean dishes with herbs and spice
• Aged hard cheeses and charcuterie
• Wood-fired meats and BBQ

Why We Love It

This is dark, spicy and deeply compelling — Bondar’s 2024 Monastrell, 95 points, McLaren Vale Monastrell of extraordinary character from Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly. The Spanish name for Mourvèdre — a variety of extraordinary dark fruit character, spice and distinctive savoury complexity in McLaren Vale’s warm Mediterranean-like climate.
At $35, it delivers outstanding McLaren Vale Monastrell character and exceptional value from one of South Australia’s most celebrated boutique producers.

Dark, spicy and deeply compelling — Monastrell, by Bondar.

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