Vintage 2011

As Vigneron's both Phillip & Judy agree it has been
an extremely stressful vintage, however are
pleased with the outcome.

The season started with a very wet winter,
this was great as it flushed out the salts in the
subsoil in the root zone of the vines.
Our cover crop grew to record heights
to be turned back into the soils.

The grape vines grew well with large canopies
and the fruit set well, all was looking extremely good.
The consistent temperature during the growing season
was fantastic and benefited the development of the colour
and flavours in the grapes.

However, the rain continued to fall which meant
increased pressure of the risk of disease for Botrytis,
Powdery & Downy Mildew.

We managed this by summer pruning the canopies and
spraying many preventative sprays to reduce the risk
of disease.

We commenced harvest 3 weeks later than in the last
few years, as the cooler conditions delayed the grapes ripening. 
Our Chardonnay was the largest tonnage we have ever produced
and was picked completely free of any disease. 
It has all been crushed to produce PJ's Sparkling Chardonnay.
Peter Douglas our winemaker says "It is looking very good."

On the 20th March we had some light rain and very humid
weather and this was very bad and un-welcome.  The Shiraz
was just ripening and had higher sugar levels which enabled
Botrytis to infect some of the berries.

We managed to purchase the last available sprays, which had become
very limited and stop the spread of the disease in our vineyard.

50% of our Shiraz was ruined, and we were suddenly left short of Shiraz.
Angas Plains Wines has not produced any Shiraz in 2011.

The good news is that the Cabernet Sauvignon ripened beautifully and
was picked without any disease.  We are extremely happy with the
flavours and have crushed larger volumes this vintage.

Peter requested that Judy purchase new French Oak barrels for the wine.
He is quietly confident that we may be producing a Special Reserve this vintage.

As many know we judge the wines on its merit so the final decision
will be made at a future tasting.

The other exciting news regarding this vintage is that we are going

to produce Angas Plains Estate first Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon.
Unsure what we will name it though, any suggestions welcome!

Judy Carol and Hayley were also very busy cooking up the lots of jars PJ's Cabernet Crush.  It has become very popular recently.

Now sold in many Gourmet Food Outlets in South Australia.

 

Mother's Day Lunch 8th May 2011

This Sunday is Mother's Day a great opportunity to treat your Mum with lunch cooked for her. Or if you don't have your Mum with you, it is a nice
to remember your Mother and have a relaxing day out yourself with family and friends.

We have a Mother's Day Lunch menu which starts with a tasty home made soup, traditional roast with a selection of meats & vegetables with trimmings, finished with a choice of sweet delights to excite your taste buds.

All wines are available by the glass with your meal and beer and soft drinks
are also available.

Live music is being provided by a local singer Sally Anderson who has a
beautiful voice and sings some Jazz and Blues.

Book Now $35/adult $15/child Phone Cellar Door 08 8537 3159

 

 

Special Offer for PJ's Connection Members & Friends

We have decided to make a special offer to our members
via a personal phone call.

We will be continuing to call over the next week with this
unique opportunity to purchase our wines written up in
James Halliday Wine Companion 2011 book prior to their
official release as well as discounts off our current released wines.
PJ's Shiraz 2008 95 points - PJ's Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 94 points

This offer is a limited and is only done over the phone and is delivered freight free. Email your details to ensure you get a call.

Read James Halliday's tasting notes on Angas Plains Wines.

If you have already purchased your wines and they have been delivered.  We hope you get the chance to open a bottle soon
and enjoy a glass or two.

Cellar Door  - open daily for tastings and lunch 

It is fantastic to see so many of our friends and customers
returning to have lunch and stock up on their wines.
As the days get colder the garden is looking very pretty
with the autumn leaves on our trees and vine.

The fire burning makes the Alfresco area at our cellar door an inviting place to sit and relax, and sip on one of our rich reds.

The Cellar Door is a perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a little escape
away from the traffic and lifes other pressures.

Select lunch from our scrumptious menu or
have a tea or coffee with scones jam & cream.

Drop in any day.

Cellar Door is open 11 am to 5 pm 7 days per week
with wine & food served all day.

http://www.angasplainswines.com.au

Live Music - Open Mic  3rd Sunday of every month

Angas Plains Wines cellar door has been featuring live music on Sunday afternoons.  Open Mic afternoons have been fun and we have decided to make them run on a set day of the month so more people can plan their afternoons.  If you have talent or know someone who is musically gifted and they would like the opportunity to perform for 20 minutes, we would love to talk to you.

Angas Plains Open Mic afternoons are the 3rd Sunday of the month from 1 - 4 pm.

Next Open Mic Sunday 15th May. Book to perform or book for lunch and enjoy the entertainment.

 

Check Angas Plains Wines website for what's coming up http://www.angasplainswines.com.au/Events