Christmas is rapidly approaching and before another year has disappeared we will let you know of some recent happenings at our vineyard and winery cellar door.

2009 has been a very successful year for our organisation, we have achieved some major recognition for our wines and cellar door.

Angas Plains Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 received the trophy for the best Cabernet in Langhorne Creek and went on to achieve Champion of the Showcase for Langhorne Creek 2009.

PJ's Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 made its way into the Advertiser Top 100 Wines for 2009 with 94 points and Angas Plains Estate is listed as a 5 star winery in the Wine Companion Book 2010 by James Halliday.

New Release

We are very proud and excited to tell you about our Special Shiraz Release, the Angas Plains Emily Cross Shiraz 2007

James Halliday has already tasted this wine and written a tasting note in his Wine Companion 2010
"Crimson-purple: has the typical generosity of flavour and velvety texture of Langhorne Creek at its best; plum and blackberry are supported by good oak handling. Top outcome for the vintage. Screwcap 14% alc. Rating 94 point cellar upto 2020."

This wine is dedicated to Emily Cross, Phillip's Mum a lady also with a wonderful array of characteristics, generosity, strength of character and resilience.

This is an appropriate wine with that something special to form this dedication and one we believe you will enjoy. Released on the 6th December with strong sales so don't miss out, available now $39.95 per bottle.

Read full Tasting Note.

In the Vines

This is a beautiful time of the year in the vineyard, as the new vine growth is fresh and vibrant with the flowering finishing and millions of berries have formed. 

Keeping the vineyard looking in great shape has many requirements not the least of which is supply adequate water.  Over the last year or so we employed many strategies to overcome the problem with lack of quality water from Lake Alexandrina.  Recently we purchased an entitlement for water delivery from the new pipeline jointly developed with the Federal Government and local irrigators. Delivering River Murray water from Tailem Bend to our region as a replacement for pumping water from the lake.

Extension to Cellar Door                                                   

The joy of sitting with a glass of wine (and friends if you choose) and looking out over the vineyard has been appreciated by many of our visitors.  In fact the desire to do just this, has necessitated that we extend our Cellar Door Verandah to accomodate more visitors.

The verandah has been completed and extension of the paved area is happening now, with clear blinds to be installed shortly. This addition to our amenities at our evolving cellar door, will be fantastic as you can come and relax under shelter with the views without the strong breeze.

Phil & Judy's father working to install clear cafe blinds on verandah.

New Extended Opening Hours

Angas Plains is opening Cellar Door daily from 11 am to 5pm comencing the 12th December and  are adding  new dishes to the taste tempting menu for summer.

Judy will be assisted by Carol Dawson in delivering a variety of great foods to excite your senses and tanilise you taste buds as you enjoy the Angas Plains Wines and PJ's range of products.

Wines and produce are availabe for tasting......!

Website Upgrade & competition

We are currently adding a food section to our website. 

We have many customer's who have told us how they add our Cabernet Jam (PJ's Cabernet Crush) to different dishes. Likewise  the PJ's Shiraz sauces also have many different serving possibilities and we would love to hear your favourites.

We will be  publishing  recipes and ideas for serving suggestions for PJ's products, so  we invite you to send us an email and watch our website for the new PJ's Food section.

Share your special recipe or special story involving any of our wines or products, and we will send you a gift in appreciation of your effort.  We will select recipes and stories to be published on our website so include photo's as well.

If you are too distant to visit our cellar door you can shop online www.angasplainswines.com.au and we can send to you via Australia Post. 

To read or purchase our PJ's Foods click on http://www.angasplainswines.com.au/Cellar-Door/PJs_Food

Whats Happening

News Year's Day 1st January 2010 Book your table now for Lunch with friends or family. $60 per head Children $15

Special Festive 3 course Lunch to celebrate the new year in a very relaxed enjoyable manner.

Australia Day Lunch 26th January 2010 Judy & Carol are planning a Special Australian Menu for lunch on this special Tuesday, to reserve your table phone 08 8537 3159 or email info@angasplainswines.com.au

Grape Stomping Fun Lunch 7th March 2010

Scrumptious 3 course Lunch,  Live music by Linda McCarthy,  Grape Stomping.

Make sure you give your tootsies a thorough scrub on Sunday, 7th March before making haste to Angas Plains Wines to get up to your ankles in grape juice. With the focus kept firmly on having the best kind of messy fun, the Angas Plains Wines annual grape stomping event kicks off at 12 noon.$55.00 per adult $10 Children

Seasons Greetings

We wish you and your family and very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

We can supply you with all your wine and gifts for Christmas, just contact us and we will make up gift boxes and hampers for those last minute presents.

Vist the website www.angasplainswines.com.au