Our winery is small, owned and operated by a dynamic team of two, Neil and Cathy Howard. We are a vigneron and winemaker couple with a combined 50 years of experience between us. We take a 'hands-on' approach to the growing of our grapes and the making of our wines, and we have a 'tread lightly on the earth' philosophy with our sustainable farming practices.
Our winery, vineyard, cellar door and wine sensory garden are located only 20 minutes from Busselton and 40 minutes from Margaret River. We are dog friendly winery, so bring your pooch along to meet us and Polly the wine dog. Our wines are small batch, single vineyard wines made from vines growing in the ancient soils of three of Australia's most isolated wine regions, Margaret River, Geographe and the Great Southern.
Our winery, vineyard, cellar door and wine sensory garden are located only 20 minutes from Busselton and 40 minutes from Margaret River. We are dog friendly winery, so bring your pooch along to meet us and Polly the wine dog. Our wines are small batch, single vineyard wines made from vines growing in the ancient soils of three of Australia's most isolated wine regions, Margaret River, Geographe and the Great Southern.
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Our grape growing philosophy is to use sustainable biological management practices in our vineyard. We use a minimal spray application programme to prevent disease, and we do not use pesticides. Under-vine grasses and flowering plants are retained providing habitats that encourage predatory insects and insect diversity throughout our vineyard.
These are all small batch wines made from grapes harvested from a single vineyard. Each wine tells a story about the terroir that it has been growing in, how it has been made, and who has made it which is totally unique! These two wines are named after the flocks of endangered Redtail and Whitetail black cockatoos that visit our farm daily.
Discover Whicher Ridge Wine Tasting: A tasting of 5 wines of your choice, available at different times during the day. The tasting is seated and the cost per person is $10.00. Pick & Sip Garden Tour & Tasting: This tour is offered at 10am and 3pm. The guided tour is with Cathy and includes tasting 4 wines during the tour for a cost of $55 per person.
To join our Handpicked Wine Club crew, you simply place your first Handpicked order of 12 bottles of wine on-line. Choose your 12 bottles from our current list of Handpicked Wines below. There are no joining or cancellation fees. The only obligation is that by joining the Handpicked Wine Club you agree to purchase 24 bottles of wine in a 12 month period.
Reviews (5)
Melissa Laurie
Oct 25, 2021
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Sensation winery.
If you are looking for wines that have texture, flavour intensity, length and balance then this is your place.
Cathy & Neil are exceptional at producing high-quality wines. I find their wines to be full of varietal and terroir specific flavours. The wines also pair well with food, I especially like the Cab Sauvignon.
I would highly recommend!
If you are looking for wines that have texture, flavour intensity, length and balance then this is your place.
Cathy & Neil are exceptional at producing high-quality wines. I find their wines to be full of varietal and terroir specific flavours. The wines also pair well with food, I especially like the Cab Sauvignon.
I would highly recommend!
Graeme Stewart
Sep 15, 2021
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Casey Bryan
May 26, 2019
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Jennifer Mallen
Oct 07, 2018
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Paul Fox
Oct 10, 2017
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