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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;

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


Bec Eaton

Kind Regards,
Bec Eaton

Wine Club Manager
Cellar Door Manager
Margaret River Estate
bec.eaton@sandalford.com
Ph.: 08 9755 6213



Latest News ...

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...

Click here to read the full article

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Merguez

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!

Click here to view the recipe

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Sandalford Concert Review's

To read reviews and bloggers comments on the following shows, click the link

Click here to view the concert photo galleries

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Motown reviews, Click Here

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Rob Thomas reviews, Click Here

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Tom Jones reviews, Click Here

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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 ...

Click here to read the full article

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Click here for the concerts set list

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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 ...

Click here to read the full article

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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 ...

Click here to read the full article

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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.

Click here to view the breakfast menu

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Click here to view the lunch menu

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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 ...

Read the full article here

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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

Visit the clubs website

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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

The Food Pornographer

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 ...

Click here to view the article

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Wine Club Specials

To order specials online using our new online store, click here, or visit www.sandalford.com/specials/.

>> Click here to order online

 

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.

>> Click here to watch


Sandalford Video Tour

We have recently uploaded a video tour of the Sandalford Winery, click the link below to watch online.

>> Click here to watch

Hotel Rottnest

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.

>> Hotel Rottnest Website