Angove Wines is one of Australia’s most established family-owned producers, with roots in South Australia dating back to 1886. The organic range is known for fresh, approachable reds, whites, rosé and sparkling styles grown from certified organic vineyards, including the family’s Nanya Vineyard. These are reliable, easy-to-enjoy wines for customers wanting organic Australian wine with genuine scale, heritage and value. Learn more.

About Angove Wines

Angove Wines is part of Angove Family Winemakers, a fifth-generation South Australian wine family founded in 1886 by Dr William Thomas Angove. The business has grown from its early Riverland roots into one of Australia’s best-known family-owned wine companies, with a strong focus on organic viticulture, sustainability and accessible wines for everyday drinking. The organic range brings that heritage into fresh, fruit-driven bottles that are easy to enjoy and easy to understand.

• Fifth-generation family-owned South Australian wine producer
• Founded in 1886 by Dr William Thomas Angove
• Market leader in certified organic viticulture and winemaking
• Nanya Vineyard is considered Australia’s largest certified organic estate vineyard
• Known for approachable organic reds, whites, rosé and sparkling styles

Where Is Angove From?

Angove is based in South Australia, with deep roots in the Riverland and a premium presence in McLaren Vale. The family’s Nanya Vineyard sits on the Murray River near Renmark and is a major source of certified organic fruit, while McLaren Vale adds another layer of regional quality and heritage. This combination gives Angove the ability to make organic wines that are consistent, generous and excellent value.

Organic and Sustainable Farming

Angove is a leader in certified organic grape growing and winemaking, with vineyards farmed without synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers. The focus is on soil health, biodiversity, water care and reducing chemical inputs across the vineyard and winery. For customers moving from conventional wine into organic, Angove offers a familiar, dependable and accessible starting point.

What Makes Angove Different?

Angove combines long family history with genuine organic scale. Many small producers make excellent organic wine, but Angove has helped bring certified organic options into more everyday drinking occasions. The wines are made to be approachable rather than intimidating, with familiar varieties, clear fruit flavour and a cleaner farming story.

What Is Angove Known For?

Angove is known for organic Australian wines that offer freshness, value and reliability. The range includes popular varieties such as Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Fiano, rosé and sparkling, with many wines made in a soft, fruit-forward style. It is a practical brand for households that want better wine choices without moving into expensive or highly technical bottles.

Michelle’s Top 3 Angove Wines to Try

These three bottles capture why Angove is such a useful organic brand to keep on hand — bright white refreshment, generous McLaren Vale Shiraz and a smooth everyday Merlot.

• Angove Little Birdie Riesling — a bright, floral Riesling with lime zest, citrus blossom, subtle tropical notes and a lively mineral line. Fresh, zesty and perfect for seafood, salads and warm afternoons.
• Angove Wild Olive Organic McLaren Vale Shiraz — a deep, smooth McLaren Vale Shiraz with blackberry, plum, clove and subtle oak spice. Rich, satisfying and made for BBQ lamb, steak or cosy winter dinners.
• Angove Organic Merlot — a soft, rounded organic Merlot with raspberry, plum, dark red fruits and gentle oak. Easy to enjoy, great value and a natural fit for pasta, roast vegetables or relaxed weeknight meals.

Why We Love Angove

We love Angove because it makes organic wine feel easy and achievable. These are wines to keep on hand for weeknight dinners, casual entertaining, picnics and relaxed weekend lunches. They deliver the comfort of familiar Australian wine styles, with the added reassurance of certified organic farming and a long family winemaking story.

Food & Cuisine Pairing Ideas

Angove reds work well with pizza, BBQ meats, pasta, burgers, roast vegetables and cheese boards. The whites suit seafood, chicken, salads, vegetable tarts, creamy pasta and relaxed summer meals, while rosé and sparkling styles are ideal for grazing platters, prawns, salty snacks and aperitif-style drinking. The overall style is easy to match with real-world food.

Who Will Enjoy These Wines?

Angove is ideal for customers who want certified organic wine that tastes familiar, fresh and good value. It suits everyday wine drinkers, organic shoppers, vegan-conscious customers and anyone wanting to reduce synthetic chemical inputs in the wines they buy. If you enjoy approachable Australian wines with clean fruit and a strong family story, Angove is a natural fit.

Industry Accolades & Recognition

Angove brings serious heritage to organic wine, with five generations of family ownership and one of Australia’s most established certified organic vineyard programs. Its industry recognition reflects both scale and consistency, especially for making organic wine more accessible to everyday Australian drinkers.

• James Halliday 5 Red Star Winery recognition
• Halliday Wine Companion describes Angove as a fifth-generation family company with a tradition of excellence
• Family-owned South Australian wine company founded in 1886
• Recognised as a market leader in certified organic viticulture and winemaking
• Nanya Vineyard is considered Australia’s largest certified organic estate vineyard
• Certified organic vineyards through Australian Certified Organic
• Strong reputation for accessible, good-value organic Australian wines

For customers, that combination of heritage, organic scale and reliable value makes Angove one of the most approachable names in certified organic Australian wine.