Victoria's first vineyard, Yering Station, was originally planted in 1838. This historical wine estate was purchased by the Rathbone family in 1996, marking the beginning of a new era, with the construction of a state-of-the-art winery and award-winning wine tourism destination.

• International Winemaker of the Year, International Wine and Spirit Competition London, 2004
• Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame, 2006