About
Bondar Wines is a family-owned McLaren Vale winery based at the iconic Rayner Vineyard, straddling the Blewitt Springs and Seaview sub-regions. Winemaker Andre Bondar focuses on lighter, more savoury expressions of Shiraz, Grenache, Fiano, Rosé and Chardonnay — wines James Halliday's Companion named Best Value Winery in Australia for 2025, with the label also ranking #29 in Australia's Top 100 Wineries. The cellar door at 148 McMurtrie Road is open Monday–Thursday 12pm–4pm and Friday–Sunday 11am–5pm, with hosted winemaker tastings available in winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wine styles does Bondar Wines produce?
Bondar makes Shiraz, Grenache, Fiano, Rosé and Chardonnay from the Rayner Vineyard in McLaren Vale and additional sites in the Adelaide Hills. The style favours lighter, more savoury, structured wines with a point of difference from heavier regional norms.
Has Bondar Wines won awards?
Yes. James Halliday Wine Companion named Bondar the Best Value Winery in Australia for 2025 and awarded a coveted 5-red-star rating. Bondar also ranked #29 in Australia's Top 100 Wineries, with multiple individual wines making the national Top 100 list.
Where is the Bondar cellar door?
The cellar door is at 148 McMurtrie Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171. Hours are Monday–Thursday 12pm–4pm and Friday–Sunday 11am–5pm. Hosted winemaker tastings with Andre Bondar are available in winter.
Where is the Rayner Vineyard?
The Rayner Vineyard sits on the border of the Blewitt Springs and Seaview sub-regions of McLaren Vale — two of the region's most prized areas for Grenache and Shiraz — providing distinctive, cooler-influenced fruit character.