Houghton Wines

Becoming a West Australian Icon
We’ve come a long way since 1836 when three army officers first bought the land at Swan Valley. Our history includes tales of pioneer Scots, bandits, long-term friendships and a “passing down of winemaking craft.” In 1937 we became known nationwide when our winemaker, Jack Mann, created Houghton White Burgundy. Still highly popular today, Houghton White Classic is sold alongside our elegant Wisdom range and our iconic award winning Cabernet Sauvignons.

1836 Swan Valley Property acquired
1859 First commercial wine produced
1880 First wine medal won
1937 First Houghton White Burgundy produced
1972 Production of Houghton White Burgundy reaches one million bottles
1994 First vintage of Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon produced
2011 74th vintage of Houghton White Classic