Bondar Clarendon Shiraz 2022 1961 and the earthy meatiness of

and the earthy meatiness of Syrah

a magnificent stone cross marks the entrance to this chapel

Argentina at elevations of up to 3500 metres

a touch of soy

this is the wine for you

Bondar Clarendon Shiraz 2022 1961 and the earthy meatiness ofAndre Bondar cant hide his excitement that he is now working with Shiraz from the famed Hickinbotham vineyard in Clarendon. Biodynamically farmed, this dry grown elevated site was first planted on rocky, ironstone rich red soils in 1971. Its a revered site in SA circles, supplying Penfolds Grange, Eileen Hardy and Clarendon Hills, among others, over the years. Clarendon sits considerably further inland than Bondars Rayner Vineyard and, at 250m