Angove Family Winemakers is a fifth generation family business dedicated to crafting super premium and single vineyard wines from McLaren Vale, together with diverse organic and sustainable wines from some of South Australia’s great wine growing regions.
With a trusted history of over 135 years of the finest viticulture heritage in the world, the Angove Family is committed to producing vines with better balance, fruit concentration and overall vineyard biodiversity and health.
Every grape, and every wine, is family grown, certified organic, hand-crafted and estate bottled, under a set of guiding principles of that speak to their respect for their land.
Place - Soil
As proud South Australians, the Angove family are always thinking about the generations to come, always planning for the long-term, and always taking care of the soil that is their past, present and future.
It is one of the key reasons they have been a leader in the adoption of sustainable and organic winemaking practices, safeguarding the future of their vineyards, their land, the wine regions and the wine industry in South Australia. Their belief in organic vineyard management resonates as true in that naturally healthy soils and vines lead to more flavourful and delicious wines.
Craft - Winemaking
Winemaking is a blend of science and art, a craft that captures the soil, site and season.
From soil to grape to glass, growing grapes and making wine has always been at the heart of the Angove family. They believe that great wines begin in the vineyard and are crafted and polished in the winery. Their 100-year-old winery has the benefit of both traditional and modern winemaking equipment and techniques.
People - Family
"We are a wine family. Five generations of winemakers, and counting. We’ve always been, and always will be, family-owned and family-driven. Making wonderful, delicious, accessible wines for people around the world to enjoy including a vast selection of organic wines and wines from McLaren Vale."
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Certified to Australian, USDA, Canadian, European Union and Chinese organic standards, Angove Family Winemakers marks its 15th anniversary farming and making wine under organic certification this year. Deeply committed to sustainable vineyard management, Angove’s joint Managing Director, Richard Angove, said the family was thrilled to win the 2011 Australian Organic Award for Exporter of the Year:
“The extra time and effort the team have put into growing the grapes, crafting the wines, packaging and then distributing them to global markets has been truly worthwhile,” Richard said. “Being recognized like this means the industry is acknowledging that what we are doing is beneficial to the organic sector. We know it is beneficial for our vineyards, and the environment.”
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Richard Angove takes you on a journey of discovery in Angove Family Winemakers Organic McLaren Vale vineyards to showcase the benefits that organic farming can bring to sustainable winemaking practices.
Watch HERE »»
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