Organic Viticulture and Winemaking

Angove Family Winemakers are market leaders in certified organic viticulture and winemaking and are passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainability. 

What is organic viticulture and winemaking?

Organic viticulture and winemaking is a holistic approach to cultivating grapes and crafting wine that respects the environment, cherishes biodiversity, and nurtures the health of the land. It is a philosophy that encourages harmony between viticulture and nature, encouraging sustainable practices and foregoing synthetic chemicals, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides. The goal is to develop an ecosystem that promotes vine health, helping the vine naturally resist pests and disease.

During winemaking, organic principles are extended into the cellar with minimal intervention being the key. Organic wines typically have less sulphites and the true expression of the grape and the environment they hail from is prioritised. 

The result is more than just a wine; it reflects the essence of the land, capturing the subtleties of the soil, climate, and the dedication of those who tended the vines.

 

 

 

Why Organic Viticulture?

Farming organically combines the Angove’s love of all things wine with their commitment to environmental stewardship.

We like to work smarter not harder and by investing in the biodiversity in and around the vineyard we encourage healthy soils and provide natural habitat for beneficial insects, birds and other wildlife – letting nature strengthen the vines and look after any pests and disease.

Minimising contamination of water and soils is extremely important, and by using only organic inputs we reduce this risk.

The climate is changing and farming organically can help reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

Farming organically provides a healthy environment for our valued staff members

 

 

Why Organic Wine?

Most importantly, we love making and drinking delicious wine!

Vines that are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals and fertilisers make grapes that are pristine and pure, echoing the diversity and richness of their soils. Using solely organic inputs in the winemaking process and indigenous yeast driven fermentation further allows the grapes to authentically showcase their origins, resulting in wines that truly refelct their terroir, giving them a sense of place and boasting exceptional flavour and quality that will rival any wine.

 

 

All our organic wines display the Australian Certified Organic ‘bud’ logo, so you can rest assured you are enjoying a 100% certified organic product.  

The certification process is extremely thorough and requires yearly audits, which ensures strict compliance and gaurantees our fruit maintains its high quality and varietal expression.

Make A Booking

The Angove Cellar Door and Vineyard Kitchen is nestled in the heart of our McLaren Vale Warboys Vineyard.
 
Cellar Door - Open daily 11am - 5pm.
 
  • Angove Wine Tasting Experiences.
  • St Agnes Distillery Brandy, Camborne Whisky & Blind Tiger Gin Tasting's.
  • Grazing Plates Menu Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays 12-3pm.
 
Vineyard Kitchen - Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-3pm
 
The Vineyard Kitchen team curate a seasonal vineyard menu that indulges you in regional flavours and textures to complement our award-winning wine & spirit collection.
 
  • Vineyard Kitchen A La Carte Menu - presented as shared plates in the style that is the McLaren Vale way of life.
  • $79 Feed Me Menu – the ‘best of the best’ and an absolute must for groups above 6 guests.
  • $49 Prix Fixe Thursday and Friday Menu - indulge in a shared three-course lunch accompanied by any glass of wine from our acclaimed Family Crest Range.
 
Bookings are strongly recommended.