A passion to pursue paths untrodden has seen us explore the possibilities of modern winemaking. Pairing style with innovation, we are one of Western Australia's original winemakers, but we are also one of Western Australia's future winemakers.
While others persist with the current, we are willing to do things differently. We create timeless styles that you gravitate towards year after year through trust and familiarity. And in the spirit of unpredictability and intrigue, we create fresh, new styles that have an undeniable allure. Whether you're out dining with friends, enjoying a glass at home or need something special to celebrate with - we make wines that complement your lifestyle. And because we know they taste great, you can be assured that our wines will reflect your great taste.
Our wines are made for you, not winemakers. We love to engage you with our ability to surprise and we want our wines to inspire your own story, your own moments. Because at Evans & Tate, we believe the possibilities are endless.
The winery has a growing international presence and can be found in 14 countries across the world. At home, Evans & Tate is the number one Margaret River producer by value (Nielsen MAT 31/3/2010) and was recently named a five star winery in James Halliday's 2010 Wine Companion.
Gnangara
The name Gnangara, aboriginal for underground spring, was inspired by the natural spring which lay beneath the original Evans & Tate winery.
Sourcing fruit from prime vineyard regions across Western Australia, the Evans & Tate Gnangara range has been a founding element in developing the winery's award-winning reputation for superb quality and excellent value.
Today, the Evans & Tate Gnangara range of fruit-driven, approachable wines encapsulates the essence of this famous region with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon varietals.
Evans & Tate Split River
Over the gentle undulations of the land, a river steadily flows. A fallen tree creates a fork in the river, splitting its path in two. The river carries on, leading to somewhere, surging forward with a sense of adventure to explore the possibilities ahead.
Evans & Tate's Split River range is inspired by the vitality and beauty of Western Australia with its natural bushland, warming sun and rippling ocean. While sold predominantly in overseas markets, the range stands as a true representation of its home.
Renowned for its quality and value, Evans & Tate sources fruit from prime vineyard regions across Western Australia, presenting its Split River range as fruit-driven, approachable wines that reflect the spirit of Western Australia's greatest wine regions.
Classic
Evans & Tate Classic White – so named for its classic Margaret River blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc was first released in 1987 as a fresh and lively early-drinking style.
In the spirit of innovation, Evans & Tate pioneered the Classic White style in Margaret River, inspiring other wineries to produce their own refreshing blends. While it is sold in other parts of the world, Evans & Tate Classic White remains the number one Margaret River bottled table wine in Australia (Nielsen MAT Value 30/4/2010).
Consistent and reliable, wine drinkers have come to trust the reputation of Evans & Tate Classic implicitly. This consistency in style, coupled with a global trend towards lighter, more refreshing wine, has led to the expansion of the range which now includes Evans & Tate Classic Crisp Chardonnay, Evans & Tate Classic Pink Moscato and Evans & Tate Classic Shiraz Cabernet.
Enjoyed by wine lovers who appreciate wines from one of Australia's most prestigious wine-producing regions, the Evans & Tate Classic range embodies the essence of Margaret River's desirable lifestyle where the weather is perfect, the people are relaxed and the sound of surf is never far away.
Margaret River Range
The heart and soul of the Evans & Tate brand, Evans & Tate's appropriately named Margaret River range captures the strengths of this burgeoning wine region to deliver wine styles that reflect their unique home. The distinctive flavour profile that this region produces is something the winery ensures shines through in every wine created under the Evans & Tate Margaret River label.
Holding a number of accolades in Australia, the Margaret River range has also had success internationally with consistently high Wine Spectator scores and recognition at the London International Wine Challenge. Putting Margaret River on the map abroad, wines from the Evans & Tate Margaret River range are also available in 13 countries around the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Redbrook Range
Under a rich and bright West Australian sun, rows of vines create patchworks of colour across the landscape. The ground underfoot subtly rises and falls, as 35 year old vines whisper a story that begins with a single vineyard.
A vineyard named Redbrook.
The year was 1974 when Evans & Tate founders John Evans and John Tate saw promise in a piece of land on the northern bank of the Wilyabrup River. A site wisely selected for its well-drained gravel soils, Mediterranean climate and maritime location, they planted the land to vines the following year. John Tate's beloved dog was a red-brown coloured daschund called Redbrook and this, a great companion for many winemakers, provided the inspiration for the vineyard's name.
Nestled in the heart of the Wilyabrup wine region, Redbrook is now surrounded by a collection of the region's equally iconic and historic vineyards. Home to some of the oldest vines in the Margaret River, the Redbrook vineyard remains the home of the Evans & Tate. The vineyard has a history of producing wines of excellence, wines of benchmark regional style and importantly, wines of distinctive originality. And this history has inspired the beginning of an enduring pursuit for the winery.
Blending select parcels of fruit from the region's most outstanding vineyards, the Evans & Tate Redbrook range emulates the standard set by the original Redbrook vineyard. These are wines of distinction and passion; wines that live and breathe the history of their namesake.
Single Vineyards
Evans and Tate's Single Vineyard wines highlight the quality of Chardonnay from Margaret River - a varietal that is winemaker Matthew Byrne's enduring passion.
The Evans & Tate Single Vineyard range is a collection of wines that expresses the unique character of the individual vineyards from which they are sourced. Diversity in vineyard sites is key to delivering the best examples of Chardonnay from Margaret River. Coupled with our winemaking philosophy, which focuses on maximising fruit flavour, through judicious site and clonal selection, we aim to produce fine elegant wines with subtle oak influence, that are a true reflection of the region's terroir.
Evans & Tate Single Vineyard Chardonnays showcase the fundamental expression of the terroir, demonstrating the power of individual sites and the remarkable character of each parcel of land.
Zamphire
Zamphire, a sparkling wine from Evans & Tate, takes its name from the samphire flower which grows wild in Western Australia. Often found along the coastline, this flower depicts the energy and vitality of the sparkling moment, just as Evans & Tate Zamphire reflects your sense of style with its uplifting taste and endless bubbles.
Featuring an innovative resealable closure that locks in the freshness and bubbles, you can now enjoy a glass of Evans & Tate Zamphire whenever the occasion calls. The closure also allows more control when opening but maintains the all important POP that sparkling wine drinkers love.
The perfect accompaniment to any moment whether sharing with friends, celebrating a special occasion or relaxing at home, Evans & Tate Zamphire is a stylish and refreshing sparkling wine that will leave you wanting more.
Evans & Tate Cellar Door
From the moment you enter the Evans & Tate Cellar Door, you will be mesmerised by the panoramic vista of the surrounding vineyards, one of which includes the historic Redbrook vineyard. Relax on the al fresco deck with a glass of wine taking in the spectacular views of some of the oldest vines in Margaret River and the changing colours of the season.
The tasting room offers a relaxed setting with comfortable leather couches and an open fireplace encouraging you to stop and unwind, whilst enjoying your wine tasting experience. Visitors are invited to enjoy a complimentary tasting of the current vintage Evans & Tate wines and our Cellar Door exclusive range.
Wander through the Redbrook Room featuring our museum wines and numerous trophies. The Redbrook Room is also available for private group tastings (pre-booking required) in which you can enjoy a tutored wine tasting with our knowledgeable staff.
Our wines are renowned for their elegance, finesse and complexity. With a plethora of awards from around the globe, they are the purest expression of varietal and regional character. We look forward to welcoming you to the Evans & Tate Cellar Door during your visit to Margaret River.
Evans & Tate Cellar Door & Redbrook Room
Corner Caves and Metricup Roads,
Wilyabrup, Margaret River, WA
www.evansandtate.com.au
Telephone +61 8 9755 6244
Cellar Door open 7 days, 10.30am- 5:00pm
Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday
