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March 2010
Hi Wine Club Members,
Welcome to our new look newsletter! We have simplified things a little so that you can click directly through to exactly what interests you! I would love to receive your feedback regarding the new setup, bec.eaton@sandalford.com .
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Sandalford Wine club members a very happy and safe Easter. Here are our Easter operating hours;
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Swan Valley
Restaurant |
Swan Valley
Cellar Door |
Margaret
River
Cellar Door |
| Thursday 1st April |
12-3pm |
10-5pm |
10-5pm |
| Friday 2nd April |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
| Saturday 3rd April |
12-3pm |
10-5pm |
10-5pm |
| Sunday 4th April |
12-3pm |
10-5pm |
10-5pm |
| Monday 5th April |
12-3pm |
10-5pm |
10-5pm |
| Tuesday 6th April |
12-3pm |
10-5pm |
10-5pm |
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Kind Regards,
Bec Eaton
Wine Club Manager
Cellar Door Manager
Margaret River Estate
bec.eaton@sandalford.com
Ph.: 08 9755 6213
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Latest News ...
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Swan Chamber of Commerce - Sandalford -
President of the Swan Chamber of Commerce, Craig Verrier, welcomed and congratulated Mr Peter Prendiville of Sandalford Wines as the inaugural inductee in the Chamber's "Walk of Fame" in February 2010, with the laying of a bronze plaque in the footpath outside the Chamber's office in Old Gt Northern Hwy...
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Chef's Recipe
Spicy Lamb Merguez in Honey Glazed Eggplant with Tzatziki
Serves 6
Executive Chef - Phil Thomas shares with us a great recipe that is sure to impress!
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Sandalford Concert Review's
To read reviews and bloggers comments on the following shows, click the link
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Still Sowing The Seeds Of Love: Tears For Fears – Live At The Wiltern by Stuart Benedict
With the Spandau Ballet with Tears for Fears concert drawing closer (April), we thought we would give you a
taste of what's in store for those lucky people attending. This article written by Stuart Benedict, is about the Tears for
Fears concert - Live at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 21st, 2010.
Every concert goer remembers that one show that stands out as the show of all shows, the pure epitome of all
live music experiences. It’s the concert that helped to define the musical landscape of one’s youth; it
continuously challenges all newcomers and forever conjures fond memories ...
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Hoodoo Gurus Anzac Day Hotel Rottnest
NEED WE SAY MORE.....
Australia’s icon beach band – the Hoodoo Gurus – cap off their new album release Purity of Essence tour of
Western Australia with the ultimate Sunday Session beachside at Hotel Rottnest on Anzac Day.
Rottnest Island as we love it – holidays, boats, bikes, families, friends, and good times ...
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Another top year for the South West
The 2010 vintage is well and truly under way and it looks like we're in for another stellar year,
meaning this will be the fourth successive year the South West has produced a stunning crop of exciting
wines.
As we are all uncomfortably aware, there were persistently high
temperatures through February and into March. This heat further
ripens the fruit on the vines so we can expect ...
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Mothers Day Menu
Delight your mum with a very special treat at Sandalford Wines this Mother's Day, Sunday 11th May 2010!
Breakfast
Sandalford is preparing a decadent breakfast buffet with tempting sweet and savoury items. Freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas and a selection juices are also included. As a gift from Sandalford, a delightful pink rose will be presented to each mum! Price is $45.00 for adults and $25.00 for children under 12 years. Reservations are currently available from 8am (latest reservation time is 9:30am).
Lunch
Spoil your mum with a delicious three course set menu and a delightful pink rose too! Enjoy your leisurely lunch in Sandalford's Gold Plate winning Restaurant. Price is $69.00 per person. Reservations are currently available from 12noon (latest reservation time is 2:30pm)
NB: Bookings are essential - please contact our friendly Restaurant staff on 08 9374 9301.
Please note that credit card details will be taken as a guarantee at the time of booking.
A cancellation fee will apply for cancellations less than 48 hours prior.
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Let the concerts roll...
A Day on the Green will no longer hold concerts at Sandalford Winery in Caversham. The Outdoor concert series' last
performance at the estate was on March 14, When Tom Jones entertained about 10,500 fans. However, Sandalford’s chief
executive Grant Brinklow said while he was disappointed, the winery was not distressed at the end if the nine-year
partnership which had seen more than 30 big concerts at the venue ...
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Sandalford Sponsor The Claremont Football Club
Sandalford Wines will be one of the exclusive wine partners of The Claremont Football Club in season 2010.
http://www.claremontfc.com.au
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New Release 2009 Prendiville Chardonnay
2009 will go down as one of the best ever vintages in Margaret River. The cool and slightly
wet conditions during the initial growing season led to some yield losses. However, the summer
months were again dry and warm without any overtly hot spells. Classic “Indian Summer” conditions
then prevailed through in to the autumn months giving perfectly ripened and disease-free fruit with
some of the most balanced acid profiles ever seen. In a word, superb ...
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Early harvest bears fruit for winemakers
With the WA vintage less than half complete, Sandalford has already started to bottle its 2010 wines -- one of the earliest current vintage
bottling's ever in the State. Chief winemaker Paul Boulden said he could not remember an earlier bottling, which was the result of an early start to the vintage and new
equipment ...
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Barbagallo Polo in the Valley
Polo in the Valley is a great opportunity to witness all the exhilaration and excitement of polo
in a beautiful Swan Valley location. The inaugural event will be held at Duncraig Stud, the private
estate of Peter and Debra Prendiville, with a donation of $50,000 for the prevention of youth suicide.
Situated in a prime position on the very edge of the polo field, you and your guests will be right amongst
all the action and excitement of the game. Everyone will leave with memories to last a lifetime.
>> Polo Pavilion booking form
>> Royal Pavilion booking form
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The Food Pornographer - Sandalford Review
This is something we’ve come across quite often when dining out around Perth: service is quite
good to begin with – attentive, efficient and prompt – until you’ve been served your main course.
It’s as if staff believe their job is done as soon as your main course has been served. I’m quite
confident in saying that desserts probably sit in fridges and display cases longer than they have
to, and restaurants are missing out on revenue ...
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Wine Club Specials
To order specials online using our new online store, click here, or visit www.sandalford.com/specials/.
Upcoming Events
Spandau Ballet
with Tears For Fears
Sat Apr 17, 2010
(Caversham)
Margaret River Wine Festival
8th-12th April
MR Festival Website
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.
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.
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