Howard Park Winery's exclusive Wine Chapel private wine and culinary experiences are back on the menu for discerning wine and food lovers.

Launched earlier this year but put on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions, guests can again sip and sup their way through four private tasting experiences In the luxurious surrounds of the iconic winery's private Wine Chapel.

Howard Park is known as West Australia's House of Sparkling so Margaret River's only méthode traditionelle tasting experience will be a must for bubbles lovers. At the Private Sparkling Wine Lounge Experience, guests sample a wide range of award-winning drops, discovering the nuanced terroirs of their Margaret River, Great Southern and French vineyards. A cheese and local farm-sourced charcuterie selection complements the tasting. ($120 per person, minimum 2 guests)

Marron is one of the region's most sought-after local delicacies and Howard Park has paired the freshwater crustacean with other delicious native foods, matched with a generous array of their wine, for a Bacchanalian-inspired feast provided by a private chef. Feast with your friends on a lazy afternoon while enjoying the chapel and stunning vineyard surrounds. The Private Marron & Native Foods Experience is a four-hour treat for $295 per person.

Being on the coast, Margaret River enjoys fresh seafood catches, and Howard Park is celebrating local fruits of the sea with an indulgent Seafood Experience. Wild-caught Indian Ocean seafood is paired with a generous array of Howard Park wine in a long-table grazing lunch prepared by a private chef. $295 per person.

A further experience is the  Private Group Tasting and Regional Tasting Platter – where guests will enjoy a showcase of both the Howard Park and Marchand & Burch ranges, sampling a wide range of varietals, discovering the nuanced terroirs of the winery's three vineyard locations. A local gourmet cheese and charcuterie selection from regional producers will be served following the wine tasting. Retire to the Chapel's private lounge or outdoor terrace with a glass or two of your favourite Howard Park wine from the tasting. ($120pp)

Howard Park's wine chapel was built with sumptuous private food and wine experiences in mind. Architecturally-designed and featuring natural timbers and polished concrete, the chapel is beautifully furnished, and chandeliers made from 45-year-old vines from their oldest vineyard are a stand-out feature.

All Wine Chapel events can be individually tailored to create an unforgettable occasion. Wine Chapel Experiences are available to book daily. They must be pre-booked and cancellation terms apply. The Wine Chapel at Howard Park is located at its Leston Vineyard property, 543 Miamup Road, Margaret River.

To book, visit the events page of the website or email events@hpw.com.au or call 08 9756 5200. Visit howardparkwines.com.au for more information.

About Howard Park

Howard Park is one of Western Australia's pioneering family-owned wineries, specialising in the state's premier grape-growing regions of Margaret River and the Great Southern. Encompassing a 30-year history and overseen by two generations of the Burch family, Howard Park has vineyards in both regions, as well as a winery and an architecturally awarded Cellar Door in Margaret River. Since its inception in 1986, Howard Park's philosophy has centred on an uncompromising commitment to quality and a focus on crafting wines that are expressive of the region's terroir.

Howard Park has long been inspired by the world of ballet thanks to its family roots, most specifically the careers of David Burch and Lesley Scogna, both the siblings of owner Jeff Burch. The entire Jeté sparkling range is an ode to their history as professional dancers.

David Burch had a long and illustrious career in ballet, working as a Principal Dancer with The Australian Ballet from 1977 – 1983. His sister Lesley worked with West Australian Ballet from 1972 – 1977. After their dance careers, both David and Lesley found passion within the wine business with the former working as the long-serving Vineyard Manager of the Leston property (now semi-retired), and the latter as a Brand and Sales Ambassador.

The impeccable Wine Chapel space features a private wine tasting and dining room with uninterrupted views over the Leston Vineyard to Wilyabrup Creek; a temperature-controlled wine cellar with rare examples from the Howard Park museum; a Champagne lounge; foyer with wine magnum display; helicopter landing pad and a panoramic outdoor terrace. Surrounded by manicured gardens and tall marri and jarrah forest, heritage vines lie right on the doorstep, commanding impressive views beyond over the Wilyabrup valley.