Angove Premium Wines
Choose an Angove Family Winemakers premium wine range below. Click on any wine for more information, tasting notes and to purchase.
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| Richard, Emily, Victoria, John, Claire and Sophie Angove – 4th, 5th and 6th Generation |
The Medhyk
This first release of “The Medhyk” Shiraz commemorates 125 years of winemaking by the Angove
family in South Australia, established by Dr WT Angove in 1886. Medhyk is Cornish for Doctor and
“The Medhyk” is named in honour of our founder’s medical profession and his Cornish origin.
Three distinguished sites on the gentle slopes of McLaren Vale were selected for this wine with
vine ages ranging from 40 to over 60 years. These gnarled vines struggle and produce less than 1½
tonnes per acre of extraordinarily high quality fruit.
Maceration and fermentation occurred in half-tonne fermenters over an extended period to allow
the full, soft, juicy fruit flavours and silky tannins to be coaxed from the grapes. Basket pressed and
matured for eighteen months in French oak barriques and puncheons, each barrel was individually
assessed prior to assemblage and bottling on the Angove Family Estate.
This wine shows the purity and texture only found in Old Vine Shiraz from McLaren Vale and is the
benchmark from which the Angove Family honours their past and ventures into the future.
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| John Angove, Managing Director |
Vineyard Select
In 2003 to celebrate over a century of family owned Australian winemaking excellence,
Angove Family Winemakers released a new range of wines that captured the essence of Australia’s
most renowned and famous vineyard regions.
Vineyard Select sees five of Australia’s premium wine grape growing regions represented, together
with the variety for which they are internationally recognised – they are our very own regional
heroes. Painstaking attention to detail has been paramount in all stages of crafting this premium
range. The Vineyard Select fruit and wine has been meticulously selected and cared for throughout
all stages of the winemaking process under the ever-watchful eyes of winemakers Tony Ingle and
Paul Kernich.
The Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale Shiraz, Clare Valley Riesling, Limestone Coast
Chardonnay and Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc display all the hallmarks that have made these
premium regions and varieties so renowned.
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| Tony Ingle, Chief Winemaker |
Nine Vines
Led by the multi award winning Grenache Shiraz Rosé, now regarded as a benchmark for the style,
Nine Vines offers a wide array of eclectic varietals and blends with a modern, cutting edge style.
From the robust, ripe Shiraz Viognier and the savoury yet powerful Tempranillo Shiraz to the elegant
Pinot Grigio and crowd pleasing Sauvignon Blanc and Moscato, there is sure to be a wine for you
and your customers.
In the Nine Vines range we have endeavoured to capture and preserve the vibrant fruit flavours in
the grapes and present them in the wines – we think the results speak for themselves.
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| Richard Angove, 5th Generation |
Organic
As a 125 year old, multi generational wine company, Angove Family Winemakers has a strong
commitment to sustainability at all levels. With major interests in vineyards across South Australia
our links to the land are as strong as ever and our desire to protect and improve this finite natural
resource is driving much of our development.
Our McLaren Vale and part of our Renmark vineyards are in conversion to organic certification and
we are extremely proud to craft this range of exceptional Organic wines. At no stage during the
grape growing or winemaking processes have we used any synthetic chemicals or inorganic inputs.
These are wines as nature intended – pure and clean – crafted with just the gentlest touch from our
winemakers.
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| Victoria Angove, 5th Generation |
Long Row
Long Row is sourced from premium vineyards across South Australia including McLaren Vale,
Padthaway, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Renmark.
The Long Row range of wines are made to be easy drinking, distinctly varietal wines that are
excellent value for money. The extensive range means that there is a wine to suit every occasion or
food pairing. Many of the wines have received medals and great reviews from the media and are the
core of our wine making armoury. When you enjoy a Long Row wine you are getting to know our
family and our passion for making flavourful, great tasting wines for everyday enjoyment.
The Long Row wines all reflect the Heritage, Tradition, Integrity, Passion and Vision that can only
come from 125 years and Five Generations of Family Winemaking.
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Hailing from the world renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia, a region reknowned for producing some of Australia’s best Shiraz grapes, the fruit for Whiz Bang is meticulously sourced from some of the Barossa’s best vineyards. In the winery Whiz Bang Shiraz has been carefully crafted to be approachable in its youth however will age well for up to 5 years.
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| Nick Bakkum, Viticulture Manager |
Red Belly Black
“Once bitten, twice shy” some may say but that’s definitely not the case here! A run in with one
of the Angove Red Belly Black wines will definitely leave you prepared to be bitten over and over
again by both the Chardonnay and the Shiraz in the range.
Named after the indigenous Australian snake often found in the bushland areas surrounding the
family’s Renmark winery, Red Belly Black Chardonnay and Shiraz are multi regional blends from
premium vineyards in South Australia including Wrattonbully, Padthaway and Renmark.
Each region imparts its own character that when combined produce a synergistic result of
mouth filling flavour. “You’ll Be Bitten”.
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| Stacey Sheppard, Canada and Danai Ioannidou, Greece – Vintage Winemakers 2010 |
Butterfly Ridge
Angove Family Winemakers specialise in making wines for every day enjoyment. Wines for a special
lunch with family on a Sunday afternoon, or wines to be shared with your partner over a simple
meal at home after work. These are special times. In our busy lives, they don’t happen as much as
we would like. They are times to catch our breath, share our experiences and enjoy the company of
those important to us. It could be with a favourite pasta at the kitchen bench at 8pm after a stressful
day at work or a BBQ and salad thrown together around a backyard cricket match on a weekend.
The Butterfly Ridge wines have recently refreshed packaging and approachable, easy to drink wine
styles. Now exported to over 30 countries this highly praised, ever reliable and affordable range is
the must stock value line up for any outlet.
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| Paul Kernich, Senior Winemaker |
Brightlands
Limestone Coast, S.A.
The cool Limestone Coast region is one of the most prized vineyard regions in South Australia
and it is from here that we have selected premium sites from which to craft the Brightlands range.
Brightlands by Angove Family Winemakers is about exploring new frontiers and looking beyond the
boundaries to discover the cornucopia of fantastic food, wine and experiences that surround us.
Whilst reflecting our modern, outward philosophy in wine style, these distinctive blends respect
and celebrate our inherent family traditions, taking their name from our founders’ original 1886
winery, Brightlands.
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| Natalie Horvat, Kim French – Export Administrators |
Zibibbo
The Zibibbo variety is noted for its delightfully fresh aromas and light fresh palate making it the ideal
variety to use in sparkling wine. The variety is part of the Muscat family and as such is the only grape
to produce wine with exactly the same aroma as the grape itself.
Delightfully fresh, this frothy, sweet ‘alfresco’ sparkling wine displays crisp floral aromas with citrus
peel and creamy flavours on the palate. Pale straw in colour, the wine shouts of celebration and
exuberance, and with a modest 8% alcohol, is ideal on a lazy sunny afternoon with friends.
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| Richard, John and Victoria Angove |
Studio Series
The Studio Series range has been crafted specifically with the restaurant and café scene in mind.
Delightfully fresh and appealing, the wines are made for easy drinking and designed to match and
complement many contemporary food styles.
Clear varietal flavours abound in every bottle and a screw cap seal ensures that each bottle is as
fresh as the last and that service is quick and easy.
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| Caroline Taylor, Nicole Vallelonga, Maxine Leedle – Customer Service Officers |
Chalk Hill Blue
Chalk Hill Blue represents an outstanding value wine offering. Made with wholesome, fresh food in
mind, these versatile wines are packed with bright, clean flavours and will complement a broad array
of dishes or occasions.
Meticulously crafted from premium grape varieties these wines are sealed under a screw cap for
convenience and to preserve the fresh and lively fruit flavours that abound.
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| Tony Ingle, Chief Winemaker |
Bear Crossing
Angove's Bear Crossing range of wines is an exciting development in the company's portfolio of premium wine products. Angove Family Winemakers have been dedicated supporters of the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) in its work to save the wild koala for over 10 years. "Bear Crossing" wine with it's delightfully iconic label was created specially for the AKF to raise money through wine sales and create awareness of the plight of wild koala.
For information go to www.savethekoala.com
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| James Gibson, Steve Tillett, Bill Palat – Cellar Hands |
Angove Premium Fortified
Angove Family Winemakers Premium Vintage Fortified Shiraz has been crafted in the traditional
manner from carefully selected Shiraz grapes grown in the company’s estate vineyard. The skilful
addition of our own brandy spirit during fermentation has enabled the rich fruit character of the ripe
Shiraz grapes to be retained. The end result is a superbly rich, full bodied wine with luscious
fruit characters on the nose and palate.
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