ARBOR NOVAE
Inspired by Nature. Crafted to give back.
Meaning ‘New Trees’ in Latin, Arbor Novae is a Wine Club-exclusive collection of small-batch wines showcasing distinctive parcels of fruit and more unusual varieties from our Margaret River and Great Southern vineyards.
Created with a commitment to give back to the land, the range also supports our partnership with environmental charity Regenerate Australia.
Each wine features original label artwork by renowned West Australian artist Andy Quilty.
Regenerate Australia
Regenerate Australia (formerly Carbon Positive) has been working to restore Australian landscapes through action, education and collaboration since 2001.
Through Arbor Novae, Howard Park contributes to its tree planting and landscape restoration projects, supporting the regeneration of degraded land, greater biodiversity and the sequestration of carbon. Over the past two decades, Regenerate Australia’s initiatives have seen millions of trees planted across Australia.
Our partnership with Regenerate Australia is one of a number of initiatives that form part of Howard Park’s ongoing commitment to more sustainable practices.
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.
2026 Arbor Novae Fiano
Pale straw with silver-green hues in the glass, the 2026 Arbor Novae Fiano leads with lifted perfumes of delicate white flowers and orchard blossoms. Aromatic complexity unfolds with subtle spice and white pepper, layered over fresh pear, Granny Smith apple and pistachio skin. A refined mineral edge emerges, in the form of chalk dust, and the fresh scent of petrichor after rain. Crisp and focused, the palate opens with zesty lemon and lime, followed by the crunchiness of nashi pear. A playful note of confectionery apple melds seamlessly with the wet stone minerality, creating a saline, almost “salty apple” character that adds intrigue and drinkability. The mouthfeel is zingy, clean, and persistent, finishing with energy and vibrancy that leaves you yearning for another sip.
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.
