{"product_id":"bondar-nero-davola-2025","title":"2025 Bondar Nero d'Avola | 95 Point McLaren Vale Nero","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 POINTS. $36 RRP. RIDICULOUSLY DRINKABLE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA richly flavoured and characterful McLaren Vale Nero d'Avola \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most exciting and food-friendly Italian varietals grown in Australia's most celebrated Mediterranean-climate wine region.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSicily's signature red grape. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points - Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$36 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNero d’Avola • Bondar • McLaren Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A richly flavoured and characterful McLaren Vale Nero d'Avola — warm and expressive, with dark cherry and plum intensity, violet florals and the earthy, spiced complexity that defines Bondar as one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and respected boutique producers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby with a vivid, luminous core — rich, warm and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edark cherry and plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblackberry and dark fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eviolet florals and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eearthy complexity, dried herbs and subtle oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Nero d'Avola varietal character with McLaren Vale's signature warmth and generosity — rich, expressive and deeply food-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied with soft, approachable tannins and fresh acidity.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edark cherry, plum and blackberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erich, concentrated dark fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eviolet florals, spice and earthy complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edried herbs and subtle oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoft tannins and fresh acidity delivering balance and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers dark fruit richness with earthy, savoury complexity, combining Nero d'Avola's Sicilian character with McLaren Vale's Mediterranean warmth and Bondar's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and savoury with lingering dark cherry, spice, earthy complexity and soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bondar Nero d’Avola\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar is one of McLaren Vale's most celebrated and respected boutique producers, founded by Andre Bondar and winemaker Rob Mack with a commitment to showcasing the extraordinary potential of McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate for both traditional and alternative varieties. Nero d'Avola — Sicily's signature red grape — thrives in McLaren Vale's warm, dry Mediterranean climate, producing wines of dark fruit intensity, earthy complexity and food-friendly character that honour the variety's Sicilian heritage while expressing the unique character of one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt represents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echaracterful McLaren Vale Nero d'Avola from one of the region's most celebrated and respected boutique producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBondar's commitment to showcasing the extraordinary potential of Italian varietals in McLaren Vale's Mediterranean climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutstanding value for a food-friendly, characterful Australian Nero d'Avola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nero d'Avola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e McLaren Vale, SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bondar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasta al ragù\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lamb cutlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-braised beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Pecorino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and salumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSicilian-style dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is richly flavoured, characterful \u003cstrong\u003eMcLaren Vale Nero d'Avola\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of the region's most celebrated and respected boutique producers.\u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$36\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers outstanding Italian varietal character and McLaren Vale warmth at an exceptional everyday price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA must-have for lovers of food-friendly Italian varietals and great-value McLaren Vale alternative reds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for Australian Nero d'Avola? The 2025 Bondar Nero d'Avola is a 95-point McLaren Vale red showcasing Bondar's bright, savoury and finely structured house style. Nero d'Avola thrives in the warmth of McLaren Vale, while the Willunga vineyard's rocky clay soils and maritime influence help retain freshness and energy. Expect cherry, wild raspberry, redcurrant, florals, white pepper, tobacco, earth and spice with fine tannins and superb drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51155011764526,"sku":"LV-BONDAR-NERO-2024-750ML","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2025BondarNerod_Avola.png?v=1788168187","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/bondar-nero-davola-2025","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}