ARBOR NOVAE
Inspired by Nature. Crafted to give back.
Meaning ‘New Trees’ in Latin the Arbor Novae collection is exclusive to our Wine Club members. They are small batch creations, crafted to express the unique terroir of Margaret River and Great Southern. For every bottle of Arbor Novae sold we will be donating $1.50 to Carbon Positive Australia to support local tree planting and landscape restoration. The labels feature original artwork from renowned West Australian artist Andy Quilty.
Carbon Positive Australia
We’ve formed a partnership with Carbon Positive Australia, an environmental charity that has been working to mitigate the impacts of climate change through action, education and collaboration since 2001.
For each bottle of Arbor Novae wine sold we will donate $1.50 directly to Carbon Positive Australia – it will be help resource tree planting projects in WA and NSW that sequester carbon, increase biodiversity and restore degraded landscapes.
Over the last 20 years their initiatives have seen over 6 million trees planted and 650,000 tonnes of carbon captured. Every 12 bottles from the Arbor Novae collection, enjoyed by our members will, over time, add close to another tonne of captured CO2 to that tally.
This partnership is one of the many initiatives Howard Park have committed to in our effort to ensure sustainable practices that extend our legacy beyond the fences of our vineyard.
The Collection
2024 Arbor Novae Chenin Blanc
The 2024 Arbor Novae Chenin Blanc opens with a bright, crystalline aromatic profile: orchard fruits of pear and apple intertwine with Meyer lemon, grapefruit zest, and a subtle hint of melon. On the palate, the wine shows remarkable purity and focus, guided by fine, integrated acidity and a chalky texture that frames the generous fruit weight. The finish is persistent and mouth-watering, carrying a breadth of citrus and stone fruit flavours and leaving a tantalising glimpse of the complexity that further maturation will reveal. A blend of distinct press components from a single northern Margaret River block, this Chenin Blanc is a vivid and refined expression of its place.
2024 Arbor Novae Syrah
A contemplative glass of the 2024 Arbor Novae Syrah reveals an immediately intense and layered perfume. Red and black fruits swirl from the glass: vivid red currant and cranberry meld with darker nuances of black cherry and plum. Interwoven are lifted aromatic threads of fresh sage, cracked white pepper, and a gentle dusting of cinnamon, lending a beguiling savoury-spice complexity that complements the core fruit. The palate carries impressive weight without heaviness, delivering a lush wave of vibrant fruit that echoes the nose: bright red berry crunch segueing into deeper, darker cherry and plum tones. Subtle notes of earth and spice provide a sophisticated counterpoint to the fruit’s natural exuberance. The 25% whole bunch inclusion brings an energetic, sappy lift and a fine structural frame, while the use of older oak allows the wine’s detail and purity to shine unencumbered by overt wood influence. Finely textured, powdery tannins build gently across the mid-palate, guiding the fruit through to a long, persistent finish where spice and fruit linger in poised balance. This is a modern, elegant expression of new world Syrah, marrying intensity with finesse, and offering immediate pleasure with the promise of graceful evolution.
