Collection: Helm

Helm Wines is one of the pioneering producers of the Canberra District, founded in 1973 by Ken and Judith Helm at Murrumbateman, just north of Canberra. The estate helped establish the region’s reputation for cool-climate Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon, and remains family-run with a deep commitment to expressing regional identity through meticulous viticulture and restrained winemaking.

The vineyards sit on decomposed granite soils at elevations around 600 metres, providing excellent drainage and diurnal variation—ideal conditions for aromatic white wines and elegant reds. Riesling is the hallmark variety, crafted in a range of dry and off-dry styles that showcase purity, precision and ageing potential. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz also feature prominently, shaped by the same philosophy of balance and site expression.

In the cellar, Helm’s approach is guided by minimal intervention and clarity of fruit. Fermentations are cool and slow, oak is used sparingly, and every detail aims to preserve the natural brightness and structure of the fruit. Today, Ken Helm is widely regarded as one of Australia’s foremost Riesling specialists, with his wines regularly ranking among the country’s most consistent and cellar-worthy examples.