Our Story
Wine with style & legacy
Our History
1988, Ed Carr embarked on a journey
Our Winemaker
Meet the pioneer and winemaker, Ed Carr
Ed Carr's relentless pursuit for excellence, passion, skill and determination has made him responsible for putting Australian sparkling wine on the global wine map.
Ed was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine Championships 2018 for his contribution to the development and success of the sparkling wine industry. He was the only non-champenois winemaker to receive the award, a testament to the world-class credentials of House of Arras wines.
Arras is made by a quietly spoken genius, Ed Carr, whose name should be known around the world. He is, by some considerable distance, Australia’s greatest sparkling winemaker
our winemaking
Crafted with traditionnelle techniques
House of Arras has been crafted using the traditional French technique ‘Méthode Traditionnelle’. The wine is fermented, matured for a minimum of two years and disgorged in the bottle it is presented in. A highly specialised process and requires considerable expertise.
Time in Tirage
When a sparkling wine is crafted with a specific degree of balance, finesse and vibrancy, time on tirage adds complexity to these sparkling wines. House of Arras wines undergo a unique tirage program which rivals those of the old world.Clone Selection
The very best parcels of traditional sparkling varieties are selected - Tasmanian Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.Vineyard Selection
Fruit sourced from six pristine regions of Tasmania with varying terroir from inland, to coastal, and warm/dry to cool/wet. Each block within the vineyard is managed specifically to create a specific style.
Our Home
the ancient soils and cold climate of tasmania
For more than a decade, the House of Arras team has identified and developed the ideal vineyard sites for world-class sparkling wine. This journey has led the House of Arras to call the ancient soils and cold climate of Tasmania home. Its climate is significantly cooler than the mainland, with long summer daylight and maritime influences, which are ideal conditions for long, slow and consistent fruit development.
Our Regions
Crafted from a tapestry of pristine sites
Vineyards from six regions are selected specifically to support each of the wine styles. The rich tapestry of vineyard selection provides options and diversity with blending between regions and vineyards.
- Tamar Valley
- Pipers River
- Coal River Valley
- East Coast
- Huon Valley
- Derwent Valley
Tamar Valley
North | Pinot & Chardonnay sourcing | Warmer and wetter than some other regions.Pipers River
North | One of the most important regions for House of Arras | Coolest sub region (despite being close to Tamar), has the highest rainfall.Coal River
East, South East | All varieties and styles, provides softness and perfume | Moderate temperatures, low rainfall.East Coast
East | Robust, masculine and depth of flavour | Warm and dry, minimal temperature variations, relatively high humidity.Huon Valley
South (most southerly) | Top sparkling grapes | Cool climate.Derwent Valley
South East (inland) | Varying terroir, thus divided in to two sub regions | Upper, incredible quality, greatest elegance, finesse and complexity, cold nights, driest region. Lower, richness and ripeness, warm and sheltered.
Visit Us
Our cellar door
Bay of Fires' cellar door is the Tasmanian home of Bay of Fires, House of Arras and Eddystone Point Wines. We have a range of masterclasses and tasting options available. Bookings preferred.
Premium Arras Tasting
Tasmanian Explorer Tasting
Arras Masterclass En Croute
Picnic for Two
Wine, Wildlife & Vineyards
Come Visit Us
Our Address
House of Arras Bay of Fires Cellar Door 40 Baxters Rd, Pipers River, Tasmania 7252
Opening Hours
10am - 5pm Thursday - Monday. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & Good Friday.Get in touch
Call our cellar door at (03) 6382 7623