Traditional method sparkling tastings on Baxters Road
An exceptional tasting experience at House of Arras. Deep dive into Tasmania’s sparkling wine heritage, with outstanding wines that clearly express precision, terroir, and craftsmanship. A must visit for anyone serious about traditional method sparkling.
Ebony, Will and Flinders delivered an outstanding cellar door experience at House of Arras. My wife and I were lucky enough to be the only visitors to this Sparkling Scholars session. The sparkling wines we tasted (and learned about) were exceptional - 6 sparkling wines all up including 2 non vintage and 4 vintage (and with two sparkling rose’s), and including a museum wine and award winners. We learned so much from Ebony in the 2 hour session; the Tassie wine growing regions, Tassie’s sparkling winemaking history, Arras history specially, and on Arras’ general sparkling wine making approach. This was a great learning session supported by informative packs, props and a vineyard tour. It was a great eye opener to Arras’ sparkling wines, and we were so impressed we joined their wine club. Cant wait for the first delivery!! Even though this was our first experience of Arras premium sparkling wines, and we are first time visitors to Tasmania, we both left feeling very proud of the way Arras is representing Australia on the world stage (in addition to providing us the opportunity to source top quality sparkling at a value for money price point). Without any hesitation, we recommend a visit to Arras and we will definitely visit again!! Re Paula and Joe.
Our experience at House of Arras was, quite simply, extraordinary. I booked this visit several months in advance as part of my 50th birthday celebration in Tasmania, for a group of twelve people. It became the defining experience of our journey… spoken about long after the last glass was poured. The exceptional quality of Arras sparkling wines, together with their Australian and international awards, was what first drew me in. Arras’ reputation for precision, patience, and uncompromising excellence was compelling enough to change my plans entirely, from a diving adventure in Egypt to exploring Tasmania instead. That decision proved profoundly right. Arras is not just a producer of great sparkling wine; it is a philosophy in action. The wines reflect the legacy and vision of Ed Carr, whose belief that excellence cannot be rushed is evident in every detail. Each glass is layered, poised, and quietly confident: an expression of time, place, and absolute commitment to craft. The tour itself was exceptional. Will led us with depth, clarity, and an engaging warmth that brought the Arras story vividly to life. He guided us through the vineyard and a tasting of four remarkable sparkling wines, weaving together insight, history, and technical mastery with ease. Ebony, who poured the wines, enriched the experience with thoughtful observations, and Flinders (their friendly dog who holds an important title) added a gentle, joyful presence that made the visit feel both intimate and welcoming. We have taken part in many vineyard tours and tastings across Australia and internationally, and this was, without hesitation, the finest any of us have experienced. Every single person in our group named Arras as the standout highlight of our trip. Arras sets a benchmark not only for Tasmanian wine, but for sparkling wine globally. It is an essential experience, one defined by grace, generosity, and excellence. I am deeply grateful to have celebrated my 50th birthday in Tasmania, and even more grateful that Arras was such a meaningful part of that milestone.
A Christmas gift for us to share and enjoy, we did the Sparkling Scholar masterclass with Wil and Flinders, was fantastic as was only the two of us and made the experience intimate and memorable. Wil our guide and host did an awesome job of sharing such interesting, insightful and detailed explanations of the stories history of the House of Arras and the visionary strategy to produce world class sparkling wine in Tasmania by Ed Carr. We used to visit a lot back in the day when it was the Bay of Fires cellar door and great to be back for this magnificent masterclass. Two full hours, very professional presentation of all the intricate details of how à world class wine is made and the rich diversity of wine growing in Tasmania and how it all melds together into Ed’s grand vision for these iconic wines. Not sure I can say it any clearer, it’s fantastic, warm Tasmanian hospitality and bubbles to die for, #Mustvisit 😊
Fantastic experience! Will (and the dog!) were a perfect example of warm Tasmanian hospitality. We spent an entire afternoon enjoying tastings, a masterclass, and a walk through the vineyard. Will’s passion and knowledge are truly outstanding—just like the quality of the wines produced by House of Arras. We had the privilege of tasting the full range, including some rare and special vintages. This is absolutely a must-visit for wine lovers and a wonderful way to experience the beauty and flavors of Tasmania.
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