To Listen

Through careful observation and feedback the Angove family have developed sound environmental practices and procedures, exceeding all relevant environmental legislations – not because they must but because they want to.

To Support

The Angove family help develop environmental policies and initiatives, in conjunction with the Australian wine industry and through their founding membership with the Wine Industry Sector Agreement on Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas reduction.

To Protect

Protecting the environment and conserving its natural resources is at the core of all the Angoves’ activities. Conveniently, healthy soils and ecosystems produce the highest quality grapes and craft the best wine.

To Act

As one of the largest employers in the Riverland, Angove Family Winemakers play a significant role in the local community through job creation, supporting local business and working on community issues. 

Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture

Angove Family Winemakers began their journey in organic viticulture in 2009. Two hundred hectares of their Nanya Vineyard in the Riverland is certified organic as is their 10 hectare Warboys Vineyard, adjacent to the McLaren Vale Cellar Door. 

Water

All vineyards are watered using drip irrigation, with soil moisture probes used to inform irrigation decisions, resulting in an estimated 25% reduction in water consumption per hectare.

Rainwater is captured and stored for future use as process water within the winery, while winery waste water is treated and used as irrigation water in the 25 hectare woodlot, planted to regenerate a salt scolded flood plain.

The future at Angove is bright, with some incredible projects planned for 2024

• The 900 Trees Project is scheduled for mid year, regenerating more of the flood plains with salt and flood tolerant tree species which will provide habitat for animals and restore a salt scolded ecosystem
• Bird lasers are being trialled at the McLaren Vale Warboys Vineyard. These lasers mimic bird of prey flight action and deter fruit eating bird species. This reduces the impact of netting on native animal species, reduces plastic use, and reduces carbon emissions related to instal and removal of netting. 
• Thanks to the Landscape Hills and Fleurieu’s Grassroots Grants Program, funded by the SA Government landscape levy, 1Ha of vineyard will be dedicated to the restoration of McLaren Vale's grassy ecosystem by sowing native grass species in the midrow. This will also promote soil health, water infiltration, and increase the abundance and diversity of beneficial insects.
• Our Nanya Vineyard is a demonstration site for the EcoVineyards, EcoGrower program. As part of this program we are trialling various methods of weed suppression, including prostrate saltbush and native grass species, with methods of application varying from tube stock to hydroseeding.