West Cape Howe

Located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, West Cape Howe is one of the most southerly points, rising some 250 metres above the Southern Ocean.  It is thought that the first explorers to our coastline were Dutch seafarers in 1627 aboard their 'Fluyt' class vessel "Gulden Zeepaard" (Golden Seahorse). The winery is named after this magnificent landmark.  The rugged coastline is home to some stunning beaches and great rock climbing sites.Premium wine can only come from excellent fruit and it is for this reason that our winemakers dedicate many months leading up to vintage, visiting and monitoring vineyards throughout the Great Southern region - ensuring that only the best parcels of fruit are selected and picked for the West Cape Howe range of wines. The sourcing of this fruit from specific vineyards, and in many cases specific blocks on the vineyard, is one of the most important factors in the production of West Cape Howe wines.The Winemaking Team is led by one of Australia's leading winemakers - Gavin Berry. Gavin joined the team at West Cape Howe as Managing Director (and chief Friday BBQ cook!) in early 2004 following a successful career at Plantagenet Wines. Gavin entered the wine industry at the ripe old age of 28 when a tour to the Swan Valley sparked an interest in wine making and within a few months found himself working his first vintage!