description Howard Park Wines Overview
Howard Park Wines is a family-owned Australian winery established in 1986 by Jeff Burch. The company operates vineyards and production facilities across two distinct geographical indications in Western Australia: Margaret River and the Great Southern. This dual-region approach allows the producer to create varietal-specific wines, with its portfolio heavily focused on Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
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Who actually started Howard Park Wines?
Howard Park's official timeline says its story began in 1986 when founding winemaker John Wade made its first Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. Jeff and Amy Burch joined the partnership in 1993, and the Burch family took sole control in 1998. [source](https://howardparkwines.com.au/heritage/origins-timeline/)
Why does Howard Park use grapes from both Margaret River and the Great Southern?
The winery deliberately sources from two Western Australian geographical indications with different climates and growing conditions. Its official history describes multi-regional sourcing as a central part of the Howard Park style. [source](https://howardparkwines.com.au/heritage/origins-timeline/)
What does Howard Park Abercrombie refer to?
Abercrombie is the name used for Howard Park's Icon Cabernet Sauvignon, after the 20th vintage was renamed in 2005. The name honors Jeff Burch's great-grandfather, Walter Abercrombie, and the vineyard was planted in 1975. [source](https://howardparkwines.com.au/heritage/origins-timeline/)
When did Howard Park begin producing sparkling wine?
The first Howard Park sparklings were tiraged in 2009, meaning they entered the bottle-fermentation stage. The winery launched its méthode traditionnelle sparkling range in 2012. [source](https://howardparkwines.com.au/heritage/origins-timeline/)
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