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Discover our Distinguished Sites range and their captivating origins.

Howard Park are committed to bottling wines in Magnum because they are a smart choice for the wine connoisseur.

Learn how to open a magnum and maintain composure with Howard Park's David Stredwick.

As a signature ballet movement, the Jeté requires years of devotion and passion, to craft something that is seemingly effortless, elegant and refined. Howard Park's Jeté sparkling wine range is crafted with the same principles and made with 100% Western Australian fruit.

Howard Park Wines joined over 16 other South West producers for the Great Southern Development Commission most recent trade visit to Thailand.

In Western Australia, October marks the peak of spring. The days are growing longer, the mornings brighter and the sun is finally starting to shine. With all of these subtle springtime shifts, our social calendars start to fill up with backyard barbeques and alfresco aperitifs. Spice up your spring by hosting a sparkling wine soirée, all in the comfort of your own home.

This spring marks the beginning of a new era for Jeté, as Howard Park ventures outside of the realm of convention to craft the extraordinary. Enter the highly anticipated Jeté En Pointe, a 2021 vintage méthode traditionnelle made from one single variety, Pinot Meunier, a noble Champagne grape often overlooked and blended away, this wine proves that balance, complexity and poise are not confined to the limits of custom.

Howard Park's Jeté range, comprising four captivating wines, serves as an exquisite entry point into the intricate world of sparkling wine and food pairing. The collection offers sophistication, variety, and versatility, making it perfectly suited to accompany a wide range of cuisines. In collaboration with the acclaimed chef Evan Hayter, we invite you to embark on a gastronomic journey that highlights the remarkable affinity of Jeté sparkling wines with a diverse array of dishes. Elevate your moments with these fantastic food and Jeté pairings. 

We are thrilled to be able to share with you the newest addition to the Arbor Novae range, the limited-release Margaret River Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Spanning three consecutive vintages, these wines embody the purity, potential and power of Cabernet Sauvignon from our cherished Block 29 on the Leston Vineyard.

Celebrate Mum in style on the 14th May with a curated Mother's Day pack featuring wines from Howard Park, Marchand & Burch and MadFish, and more.

The fourth and final episode of An Open Bottle season two follows Director of Marketing and General Manager Nat Burch as she muses on family, wine making and the joys and challenges you face when you combine the two.

Join us as our Chief Winemaker, Nic Bowen, and Group Vineyards Manager, Steve Kirby, talk us through the ins and outs of harvest and what we can expect from this season.

Howard Park has furthered its footprint in Western Australia by acquiring Forest View vineyard through its long-term partnership with the Radomiljac family who produce Pemberley of Pemberton wines. The purchase of the 48-hectare site gives Howard Park another superb quality fruit resource for its Jeté sparkling wine range, and other wines across the Burch family’s portfolio.

During his tenure at Howard Park, Senior Winemaker Mark Bailey has seen a few changing of the guards, him work alongside notable winemakers such as Janice McDonald, through some iconic and unforgettable vintages, and has worked on wines across the entire range including Jeté, Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvingnon, and Allingham Chardonnay.

The first-ever Pre-Vintage Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony welcomed newcomers and celebrated the start of the harvest, presented by the Margaret River Wine Association (MRWA) and Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association (MRBTA). 

Since 1986 Howard Park have been producing remarkably long-lived Riesling. Recently Wine Club Manager David Stredwick was lucky enough to attend a vertical tasting of sixteen Howard Park Rieslings, hosted by one of our Perth-based members. Reaching back as far as the 1998 vintage, the evening offered an enlightening insight into the evolution of one of our favourite varietals.

The story of Abercrombie is interwoven into the very history of Howard Park Wines itself. Join us as we reveal the journey of this wine, from an experimental planting in 1975 in the nascent Great Southern region, to its status today as an iconic, multi-regional West Australian Cabernet Sauvignon.

A second-generation vigneron and son of Jeff and Amy Burch, Richard's career has spanned multiple departments from working vintages, time spent in the Cellar Door, as a brand ambassador and now, Sales Director where his work sees him initiating sales channels both nationally and internationally.

We are honoured to announce that Howard Park's Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon has been awarded Three Merits in The Real Review's Wine Classification of Australia. We are 1 of only 6 Cabernet Sauvignon's included in this list. Abercrombie is the first wine Howard Park ever made in 1986, and it remains our flagship to this day; representing a winemaking journey underpinned by vision, meticulous viticulture, uncompromising commitment to quality, and excellence in winemaking.

The second annual Global Sparkling Tasting hosted by Howard Park Wines took place last month, with luminaries from across the sparkling wine category in attendance to taste and discuss the growing quality of locally-produced sparkling wine, in addition to exploring various styles from across the globe.

In partnership with Nature Conservation Margaret River the Howard Park team spent an afternoon replanting 350 native seedling on the banks of the Wilyabrup Brook as part of our commitment to a more sustainable future.

Howard Park Wine Club Manager David Stredwick recommends three Howard Park wines to begin to build the foundations of a good home cellar. Join him as he shares the tasting notes, cellaring potential and delicious food pairings for each. Filmed in collaboration with Summit Homes.  

Filmed in collaboration with Summit Homes, Howard Park Wine Club Manager David Stredwick shares advice on how to curate a home cellar that will reward you for a lifetime.

Leave the vines behind and join us as we head to the dunes for the inaugural MRWA Community Revegetation Day.

Celebrate Mum in style on the 8th May with a curated Mother's Day pack featuring wines from Howard Park, Marchand & Burch and MadFish, and more.  

Vintage 2022 is now well underway at Howard Park. Wine Club Manager, David Stredwick, shares the latest news from the winery and among the vines.

Rosé isn't going anywhere! Pink wine has been gaining popularity among both consumers, wine aficionados and makers and we invite you to Say Hey to WA Rosé, and learn more about the incredible Rosé being created by our wine making team.

In Celebration of Australia and New Zealand’s own Rosé Day on the 5th February, we are rolling out a wave of pink to celebrate with a special edition virtual tasting pack with wines from MadFish, Marchand & Burch, Howard Park and Mon Tout.

After 10 brilliant years as Chief Winemaker and then Director of Winemaking, Janice McDonald will be moving on from Howard Park Wines this year. ⁠

With an eye for aesthetics and a strong, enduring connection to her Singaporean roots, owner Amy Burch is an enigmatic figure at Howard Park and it was with great delight we got to spend time with her in the very buildings she helped to design.

Before the wine is made, the grapes are grown. We took a moment to chat with our Chief Viticulturalist Dave Botting to learn about his personal philosophy and delicate approach to growing grapes. the importance of long term sustainability, and the time that goes into producing the best fruit possible.

If you've ever had the pleasure of spending a moment in Jeff Burch's presence you will know he is a deeply enigmatic man who loves to spin a yarn and tell you of everything from his childhood in Adelaide, his madcap idea to bring traditional method sparkling wine to West Australia, and everything in between.

As a signature ballet movement, the Jeté requires years of devotion and passion, to craft something that is seemingly effortless, elegant and refined. Howard Park's Jeté sparkling wine range is crafted with the same principles and made with 100% Western Australian fruit.

After a wild and fast paced 2021 vintage we managed to share a moment of unscripted reflection with our new Chief Winemaker Nic Bowen, and share a glass of wine as he spoke of his vision for the future at Howard Park , what learning under the esteemed winemaker Ed Carr was like and more.

"It’s about legacy and integrity – I’m determined to leave vineyards in a better state, a more sustainable state for the future generations." - Chief Viticulturist, Dave Botting.

Jeff Burch shares his thoughts on the recently completed 2021 vintage.

Delve into part one of Jeff Burch's summary of V21. This was a vintage that separated the professionals and the dedicated from the average or inexperienced viticulture teams.

Respected second generation winemaker, Nic Bowen returns to his West Australian roots after Howard Park brings onboard the rising star as their new Chief Winemaker.

An insight into the challenges of our Mount Barrow and Abercrombie vineyards from Great Southern Operations Manager Max Mollan.

Howard Park's Chief Winemaker, Janice McDonald reveals why the magic of méthode traditionnelle wine is infectious.

Howard Park owner Jeff Burch shares his overall perspective as we complete the superb and uniquely challenging 2020 vintage. By Jeff Burch.

A look at the three Chardonnay Clones Howard Park grows at the iconic Allingham vineyard in Margaret River.  

We took the opportunity to speak with Jeff Burch about his personal wine collection, what he likes to cellar and any extra tips.

Read about what inspired our floral sculpture - Nature's Pirouette that was suspended at our Margaret River Cellar Door for a limited period.

Top tips for collecting and cellaring wine.  

Ever wondered how a Riesling will evolve and taste after 15 years in the cellar? Or want to know how your cellared wines might be drinking? Well, one of our wine club members has done the hard work for you.

Our Wine Club manager, David Stredwick, talks us through the evolution of Riesling as it ages.

Howard Park's David Stredwick explains why the combination of Oysters and Riesling is worth celebrating.

Howard Park Chief Winemaker, Janice McDonald, wins Australia’s highest wine prize.

Learn about the lifecycle of the grapevine at Howard Park, Western Australia.