Historia
Jack and Vivian Howe had been the proud owners of Lot 73 – the vineyard adjacent to Elmswood – since 1999. In 2005 , Lot 75 (the original Elmswood Estate) became available for purchase and they jumped on the opportunity and amalgamated the two properties to form the current Elmswood Estate.
The purchase was anything but a spontaneous act: with a background in organic horticulture, Vivian realised that the slight differences in elevation and aspect of lot 75 would provide a more diverse source of fruit in their quest to craft the best wines possible, and thus lead to greater complexity in their wines.
Since then, we have embarked on a mission to craft premium, small batch wines of elegance, purity and complexity that accurately reflect their place.
Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we have been thrilled at the recent recognition of our hard work. The Elmswood Estate 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded “Best Cabernet Sauvignon” at the Yarra Valley Wine Show. The 2012 James Halliday Wine Companion Guide bestowed a coveted 5-star rating on the vineyard, and Elmswood Estate was named a top ten “Dark Horse Vineyard of 2013.”
The enjoyment of fine wine is a part of life at Elmswood Estate. The passion we have for tradition, our superior wine making craftsmanship and the particular care we devote to our small batch lots, all of these traits shine through in every vintage.