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Sandalford Wines - Margaret River

Wineries Margaret River

Description

One of Australia’s oldest and largest family-owned wineries.

Sandalford was established in 1840 in the early days of the Perth colony's settlement. The property was granted to WA's first Surveyor General John Septimus Roe by Queen Victoria, to honour his 57 years of Service to the Commonwealth. He named it Sandalford after a priory in his original home of Birkshire, England.

The property had a diverse agricultural history and originally thrived growing table grapes, which became a lucrative export. Winemaking accelerated after World War II with a growing community of Croatian and Italian migrants bringing vast knowledge and techniques to the young Swan Valley wine industry. In 1970 the Roe family expanded to Margaret River, planting a vineyard on prime land in Wilyabrup.

In 1990, Sandalford was acquired by the Prendiville family, who own a portfolio of iconic tourism and hospitality establishments around WA.

Sandalford makes five ranges of wines from vineyards in the Swan Valley and Margaret River. There are over 25 wines, including sparkling, red, white, dessert and fortified wines. The winery incorporates the state-of-the-art-technology, while retaining winemaking traditions, such as small batch fruit processing and using the best quality French and American oak.

Details

Wine Region: Margaret River

Wine Variety: Botrytis Semillon, Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Classic Dry White, Merlot, Merlot Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Shiraz, Shiraz Cabernet, Syrah, Verdelho, Viognier, Fortified, Dessert, Sparkling, Rosé

Brands: Margaret River Range, Estate Reserve, Prendiville Reserve, Element Range

Cases Produced: 60000 cases

Established: 1840

Vineyards: 300ha

Winemaker: Hope Metcalf