Swan Valley
Third generation WA owners the Yukich Family have realised a long-held dream by returning the heritage-listed grounds and winery of Swan Location 11 (originally listed in 1829 and renamed Houghton in 1836), back to WA hands. By christening our winery and grounds in tribute to their Grandfather Nikola, we continue our family’s passion and dedication to produce premium wines. Nikola would be proud of the Estate and of the brand; showing him ploughing his Swan Valley lands under three generations of our heritage-listed Jacaranda trees.
The family continue to invest in the future of their wines with Damian Hutton as General Manager and Chief Winemaker and Matty Trent managing the vineyards. Damian brings an innovative perspective to grape growing and winemaking striving for great wine quality, sustainable practices, and always working to make wines that are enjoyed by their customers.
Damian’s move to Nikola Estate in 2020, bringing over 18 years of experience and more than 50 trophies at national and regional wine shows, was a major coup. Damian is passionate about the Perth Hills and Swan Valley wine regions. Matty joined Nikola in 2019 bringing over 20 years of experience with him and a passion for alternative varieties and sustainable viticulture. Matty has worked with a variety of production systems and wine styles in Margaret River, Frankland River and many regions surrounding Adelaide.
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Estate
2023 Estate Verdelho
93 Points – Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review
2024 Estate Chardonnay
90 Points – Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review
2024 Estate Rose
92 Points – Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review
2023 Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre
2023 Tempranillo
93 Points – Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review
2023 Estate Shiraz
93 Points – Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review
NV Rare Liqueur Verdelho – SOLD OUT
NV Rare Topaque
GOLD – Wine Show of WA 2022
Silver – Swan Valley Wine Show 2021
Regional
2022 Regional Sparkling Chenin Blanc
2022 Regional Chenin Blanc
94 Points- Ray Jordan 2024 WA Wine Review
2022 Regional Riesling
SILVER – Perth Royal Wine Show 2022
SILVER – Wine Show of WA 2022
SILVER – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2022
2023 Nikola Regional Chardonnay
95 Points – Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review
93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
GOLD – MT Barker Wine Show
TOP GOLD – Royal Perth Wine Show 2022
2023 Regional Grenache
94 Points – Ray Jordan
2023 Regional Tempranillo
BEST TEMPRANILLO – 2025 WA Wine Review
96 Points – Ray Jordan, WA Wine Review
2021 Regional Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 Regional Shiraz
SILVER – Royal Hobart Wine Show
93 Points – Ray Jordan, Winepilot
2023 Regional Swan Valley Shiraz
Gallery
2023 ‘The Impressionist’
95 Points – Ray Jordan
2022 ‘The Symbolist’
93 Points – Paul Edwards, the West Australian
2022 ‘The Surrealist’
95 Points – Ray Jordan, 2024 WA Wine Review
96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
2023 ‘The Minimalist’
95 Points – Ray Jordan, 2025 WA Wine Review