
History
In 1988, Ed Carr embarked on a journey to craft an exceptional Australian sparkling wine, equal to the world’s best. In 1995, House of Arras was founded. In December 2002, Ed released the 1998 Arras, the first vintage made from 100% Tasmanian fruit.
Today, House of Arras is Australia’s most awarded sparkling wine brand with more than 97 trophies, 250 gold medals awarded across domestic and international wine show circuits, and an unparalleled reputation of producing world-class Australian sparkling wines of exceptional age. 2022 marks 25 years since the first vintage release of 100% Tasmanian sourced fruit.
Today, House of Arras is Australia’s most awarded sparkling wine brand with more than 97 trophies, 250 gold medals awarded across domestic and international wine show circuits, and an unparalleled reputation of producing world-class Australian sparkling wines of exceptional age. 2022 marks 25 years since the first vintage release of 100% Tasmanian sourced fruit.

Winemaking
With more than 44 years’ experience in the Australian wine industry, Chief Sparkling Winemaker Ed Carr holds the title of Australia’s most awarded sparkling winemaker and is committed to achieving world parity with House of Arras wines.
The art of blending sparkling wine is one that can only be mastered by perfecting the craft, having the patience to allow the wine to mature at its own pace, and the experience to know when it is at its best. These wines are expressions of the outstanding Tasmanian landscape, showcasing complexity of flavour and character, only achieved through exceptional time en tirage.
The art of blending sparkling wine is one that can only be mastered by perfecting the craft, having the patience to allow the wine to mature at its own pace, and the experience to know when it is at its best. These wines are expressions of the outstanding Tasmanian landscape, showcasing complexity of flavour and character, only achieved through exceptional time en tirage.