{"product_id":"2023-hope-springs-eternal-subscriber-offer","title":"2023 HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL (SUBSCRIBER OFFER)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHope Springs Eternal is a new project for Bondar, with the vision to produce great, elegant, age-worthy wine from vineyard sites we believe to be among the best for that variety in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe first release includes a Grenache from the ancient white sands of Blewitt Springs and a Shiraz from the rugged and steep terrain of Clarendon. Both areas are further inland than Rayner, with elevated vineyards that experience large diurnal swings. Longer hang times and more moderate ripening deliver fruit of concentration, complexity and, critically, high natural acidity. From these sites, we get all the flavour and power of the region, but with beautiful tannins and a fine, elegant frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name speaks to the relentless pursuit of excellence—the quiet optimism that drives us to chase perfection year after year, knowing it may always be just out of reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis is an exclusive pre-release offer of the Hope Springs Eternal wines. They will be available to the general public at $80 per bottle, but our mailing list member's pricing is $65 per bottle (almost 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e% off).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis offer is available for a short time only and stocks are very limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Hope Springs Eternal Grenache - 96 points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is from 1952 plantings on the Trott Vineyard. 70% whole bunch. Ten months in anfora and one seasoned 600L Stockinger barrel. Nice. That’s the way you do it. 778 bottles produced. We have reviewed 66 McLaren Vale Grenache wines from the 2023 vintage – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winefront.com.au\/search\/?l=0\u0026amp;n=Grenache\u0026amp;minp=\u0026amp;maxp=\u0026amp;minr=\u0026amp;maxr=\u0026amp;minv=2023\u0026amp;maxv=2023\u0026amp;minda=\u0026amp;maxda=\u0026amp;reg=17\u0026amp;orderby=rated\u0026amp;orderdir=desc\u0026amp;submitButton=Search\u0026amp;c=100\u0026amp;missing=\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e – and this sits near the top. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHere we have rosehip and Earl Grey tea, dusty spices, blackcurrant and raspberry, mint and thyme, hazelnut paste, something stony with a waft of petrichor. Medium-bodied at most, spicy, a pomegranate tang through a dark fruit profile, crushed stone tannin, orange peel, something of a Barbaresco thing happening here too (again, don’t mind me), with a peppery and dusty finish of excellent length. Wonderful wine. Beautifully made. Specific.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Hope Springs Eternal Shiraz - \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e95 points - The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark, plummy red in the glass. Fragrant and lifted aromas of spice, bramble, earth, charcuterie, sarsaparilla, blueberry, forest floor and an earthy woodsiness. Full-bodied, punchy and crunchy on the palate. Blue and dark fruits, snappy acidity, granular, grippy tannins and sappy spice are all at play. Long, textured, layered and complex.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar Wines","offers":[{"title":"2023 Hope Springs Eternal Grenache","offer_id":42812718481468,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2023 Hope Springs Eternal Shiraz","offer_id":42812718514236,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4253\/9580\/files\/Bondar_Hope_Springs_Eternal_Grenache_2023.png?v=1745838817","url":"https:\/\/www.bondarwines.com.au\/products\/2023-hope-springs-eternal-subscriber-offer","provider":"Bondar Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}