“We often hear our wines are under-priced,” says Andre Bondar. In the 2024 Halliday Wine Companion, Bondar Wines has six wines under $40 with a score of 95 or higher and nine wines under $50 that received the Special Value rosette. Meet the winery shortlisted for Best Value Winery two years running.
Have you ever heard of pineau d'Aunis? It's a thin-skinned red grape found in the Loire Valley in France. Known for its trademark spice and pepper characters, you're bound to like pineau d'Aunis if you're a fan of gamay or pinot noir. Get to know the grape.
Finally, ranging from recommended right through to exceptional, we've put together a list of 31 wines that are ready to drink. Find your new favourite drop here.
Enjoy your weekend, Halliday Wine Companion
Bondar Wines shines in 2023
Bondar Wines is synonymous with value. In the 2024 Companion the McLaren Vale winery received nine value rosettes for wines under $50. Here are five to try.
Elevate your wine knowledge this October at our Melbourne or Sydney Fundamentals of Wine course
Bookings are now open for our in-person Fundamentals of Wine education course. If you're in Melbourne or Sydney, elevate your wine knowledge across a series of four weekly sessions.
When: 17 October / 24 October / 31 October / 7 November
Time: 6pm to 8pm weekly
Each week you'll be taken through course materials and a selection of highly rated wines. The course is designed with the beginner in mind, but it will also appeal to those more advanced in their wine journey.
Your ticket is $760 and covers all four weekly sessions in the city of your choice.
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