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Victoria's first vineyard.
Vines first planted in 1838
Yering Station has pioneered the Yarra Valley's wine story for more than 180 years. Discover the early years of our estate's story.
1838
Vines were first planted in 1838 by the Scottish-born Ryrie brothers, who named the land “Yering” in recognition of the First Nations people of the region. Establishing Victoria’s first vineyard, they acquired more than 43,000 acres and planted the site with two grape varieties: Black Cluster and Sweetwater.
1850
Swiss-Italian immigrant Paul de Castella acquired the site, ushering in a new era of ambition. Expanding the vineyard by more than 50 acres, he sourced prized vine cuttings from across the globe, including selections from the renowned Château Lafite. This further cemented our site's reputation as one of Australia’s most significant early vineyards.
1859
The original winery building was established to house Paul de Castella’s winemaking equipment and operations. Today, it stands as a lasting tribute to the estate’s history, now home to our cellar door.
During this period, many of Yering Station’s enduring landmarks also took shape. From the grand avenue of Elm trees to the historic barn, these features are still remarkably preserved today in all their enduring glory.
1861
Yering became one of the largest vineyards in the region, with its wines beginning to attract international acclaim. Wines produced from the Yering estate were awarded the prestigious Argus Gold Cup, marking the vineyard’s reputation among Australia’s leading wine producers.
1889
Our wines again triumphed when awarded a Grand Prix at the World Exhibition in Paris, one of the most prestigious international showcases of culture, craftsmanship and innovation of its time.
MODERN HISTORY
CHANGING OF HANDS
After changing ownership several times throughout the early and mid-1900s, Yering Station was purchased by the Rathbone family in 1996.
With a deep appreciation for wine and a family background spanning agriculture and engineering, the acquisition marked the beginning of a new chapter for the estate. Guided by a clear and considered vision, the Rathbone family built Yering Station into one of the Yarra Valley’s most celebrated modern wine estates, earning major international accolades including Best Australian Wine Producer at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, while the cellar door and signature restaurant also became recognised leaders in hospitality and tourism.
Alongside establishing a distinguished portfolio of still wines, we also launched Yarrabank in 1996. A sparkling wine venture created in partnership with French Champagne house Devaux which we still craft today. Furthermore, our pursuit of excellence reached a defining moment in 2013 with the discovery of Scarlett during an allocation tasting. Born from precision viticulture and meticulous winemaking, this flagship wine was later awarded an extraordinary 99-point score by James Halliday’s Wine Companion, and named in honour of our late Viticulturist, Nathan Scarlett.
