
These wines express their age, they express their origin. This gives Arras a uniqueness which is our style – it’s an essence, it’s a magical part of winemaking to be able to take wines to this age.
Ed Carr
OUR STORY
IN 1988, ED CARR EMBARKED ON A JOURNEY
He was dedicated to craft exceptional Australian sparkling wine, equal to the world’s best. And by 1995, House of Arras was founded - the name ‘Arras’ means ‘rich tapestry’. Today, House of Arras is Australia’s most awarded sparkling wine brand with an unparalleled reputation of producing world-class Australian sparkling wines of exceptional age.
AUSTRALIA’S MOST AWARDED SPARKLING WINE
House of Arras winemaker, Ed Carr is Australia’s most awarded sparkling winemaker, and House of Arras is Australia’s most awarded sparkling wine brand with 110 trophies and over 290 gold medals received across the domestic and international wine show circuits.
Decanter Magazine World’s Best Sparkling Wine 2020
Awarded to the E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2004
CSWWC Best Australian Sparkling Wine 2020
Won by the Brut Elite Cuvée 1501 for the 2nd year running
James Halliday Australia’s Best Sparkling Wine 2020, 2021 & 2022
Awarded to House of Arras at the Halliday Wine Companion Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded to Ed Carr at the 2018 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships.
OUR WINEMAKING
FROM COOL CLIMATES AND METICULOUS TECHNIQUES
Extraordinarily refined, House of Arras sparkling wines are individual expressions of the outstanding Tasmanian landscape, showcasing the complexity of flavour and character, only achieved through exceptional time en tirage.