Howard Park Wines.
WINEMAKER: Janice McDonald
KEY VARIETIES: Cabernet sauvignon, riesling, chardonnay, shiraz, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, méthode traditionnelle sparkling
FLAGSHIP WINE: Howard Park Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon, $150
What do you love most about your region?
That we’re only ever 15 minutes from the surf. It’s one of the few places on earth where you can have sandy feet one moment, and indulge in gourmet food and world-class wines the next. The paradoxes make it special, as do the locals (sometimes these things intersect). Margaret River is full of accomplished artists, professionals and notable wine luminaries, but it also has an eclectic population of backpackers, musicians, surfers and eco-warriors. That makes for a wonderful melting pot of a community, and business and tourist offering. The maritime climate also helps forge distinctive wine styles like chardonnay and Bordeaux blends, which work well with local treats like seafood, truffle, marron, kangaroo, foraged herbs and more! What should we make time for at your cellar door?
Try our new wine-tasting flights that include current releases alongside museum wines. We’ve dipped into more than 30 years of back-vintages from the Great Southern and Margaret River regions to offer visitors a unique experience that shows the evolution and development of our finest wines. Howard Park is also the only winery in WA to make Champagne-method sparkling wines in-house, which are available to taste daily.
543 Miamup Road, Cowaramup howardparkwines.com.au, @howardparkwines