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February 2010
Hi Wine Club Members,
It is harvest time for us here at Sandalford so I thought I’d give you a little insight into what goes on when it is time for us to pick grapes!
It was a windy afternoon in Margaret River on Monday the 15th February which saw in the beginning of our 2010 harvest. Two harvesters, 4 tractors, 6 Sandalford staff and numerous contractors were all ready for the 7pm start to pick grapes to go into our upcoming 2010 Margaret River Unoaked Chardonnay. A beautifully cool evening gave us perfect conditions for picking. Most people are actually unaware that the reason for picking in the evening is to ensure the coolest temperature possible. This means there is less chance of drawing out the harsh and bitter components from the grapes and less chance of spoilage before it arrives at the winery. The trip by truck to Perth takes approximately 4 hours so the fruit is transported in the early hours of the morning, ready at Sandalford’s wine making facility in the Swan Valley for processing first thing.
Harvesters work by straddling the vines to shake the berries right off the stalks. The fruit is then carried by a conveyer to the top of the machine, leaves are blown away and the fruit is dropped into wine bins being pulled along by a tractor, one row of vines away.
The amount of fruit that comes off each vine is never certain as there are so many factors that contribute to the total. Older vines produce less fruit but this fruit is very full flavoured whilst outer vines can be more exposed to the elements which can lead to less fruit.
Our red wine grapes will be harvested in the coming weeks.
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Kind Regards,
Bec Eaton
Wine Club Manager
Cellar Door Manager
Margaret River Estate
bec.eaton@sandalford.com
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Incredible 2010 Function Specials
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Book your function with Sandalford Wines to occur during March to September 2010 and receive amazing discounts and bonuses.
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Concert FAQ’s
We have added a new page to our website answering all of your concert questions.
Sandalford Jackpot Winner
Congratulations to Sandalford Jackpot entrants Clare Cullen and Colleen Black who were drawn last week in the second minor prize draw of the Sandalford Jackpot.
They have each won a double GA pass to any upcoming Sandalford concert and a six-pack of our award winning Margaret River Range wine.
If you would like to be in with a chance to win as well then visit our site, click read more. |
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Sandalford Hits the Road
Can’t make it to either of our cellar doors? Here are a few event dates for you to pop in your dairy to make sure you still get to try and buy our great wines.
Wagin Woolorama 5th & 6th March - http://www.woolorama.com.au
Margaret River Wine Festival 8th-12th April - http://www.margaretriverfestival.com
Mingenew Expo 16th & 17th September - http://www.mingenewexpo.com.au
I will keep updating you as more tasting are booked throughout the year
Jeremy Oliver’s Annual Wine Guide
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Jeremy Oliver is one of Australia's leading wine critics. He has recently released his Australian
Wine Annual 2010. The following Sandalford wines were included in this years annual.
Wines in the guide:
- 2007 Sandalford Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2008 Sandalford Estate Reserve Verdelho
- 2005 Sandalford Estate Reserve Prendiville Cabernet Sauvignon
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Rob Thomas Day On the Green review
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He had just finished a solo version of Remembered Well, a touching b-side she had requested.
Standing there with an ill-fitting Akubra jammed on his sweat-drenched head at this moment the
38-year-old looked every inch a desperate performer who’d do anything within his power – including
impersonating a lost tourist who’d somehow found himself in front of 10,000 people - to make
sure his audience is having a great time. It didn’t stop at requests.
It was a night where much went wrong but sheer professionalism actually made triumph
from adversity. Earlier the lighting rig had shut down just as Thomas and his seven-piece
band finished Streetcorner Symphony. A single spotlight quickly located the fair-haired singer
in the darkness and after teasing his lighting designer he said that the staging misfire didn’t
matter because they hadn’t come to put on a light show, they’d come to play music...
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Upcoming Events
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Sun Feb 28, 2010
(Caversham) |
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Sat Apr 17, 2010
(Caversham) |
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Sun March 14, 2010
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February
Wine Club Specials
To order specials online using our new online store, click here, or visit www.sandalford.com/specials/.
Element Special
Buy a case of 09 Element Classic White and either a case 08 Element
Merlot or 08 Element Shiraz Cabernet and pay only $200 inclusive of delivery
to anywhere in Australia - normally $376
Margaret River Special
Buy 12 bottles of the 2009 Sandalford MRR Classic White and 12
bottle of the 2008 Sandalford MRR Cab Merlot and pay only $336 inclusive of
delivery to anywhere in Australia - normally $520
Estate Reserve Special
Buy 12 bottles of the 2009 Sandalford Verdelho and 12 bottles of the
2005 Sandalford Estate Shiraz and pay only $468 inclusive of delivery to
anywhere in Australia - normally $760
Prendiville Special
Buy 6 bottles of the 2005 Prendiville Cabernet and 6 bottles of the
2008 Prendiville Shiraz and pay only $799 inclusive of delivery to anywhere
in Australia - normally $1,100
Fortified Special
Buy 6 bottles of Sandalera and 6 bottles of the Port and pay only
$475 - normally $770
Loco Tv
Sandalford was recently featured on Loco TV, click the link below to watch online.
Sandalford Video Tour
We have recently uploaded a video tour of the Sandalford Winery, click the link below to watch online.
Tradewinds Hotel
The Tradewinds Hotel is ideally located overlooking the sparkling Swan River, offering amazing river views. It is only five minutes to the heart of Fremantle and 20 minutes to Perth ....The perfect place to stay.
Hotel Rottnest
Hotel Rottnest has been reborn out of the renowned Quokka Arms Hotel. A favourite for generations of Western Australians, the Hotel has had a generational change that sees it re-open as one of the premier venues in Australia.
Spectacular views, fabulous food, and uncomplicated service, now complete this iconic venue. Allow Hotel Rottnest to complete your Rottnest Island experience.
 Corporate Customers. We can add your logo to our wine labels as well as other Sandalford merchandise to create a unique, beautifully presented package that you can use as the perfect gift for your special clients or staff. Tailor made packages can be customized to suit all size businesses and budgets.
Or if you are interested in using wine in an upcoming promotion or event and would like to find out more about how Sandalford can help you contact me and I will show you what we have to offer.
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