When vines were first planted by the Scottish-born Ryrie brothers in 1838, the land named ‘Yering’ by the Aboriginal community became the first vineyard in the state of Victoria. The brothers acquired 43,000 acres and planted two grape varieties – black cluster and sweet water. They also used the land to house their cattle farm.
In 1850, the site was sold to a Swiss-Italian immigrant, Paul De Castella. He increased the vineyard by 50 acres, sourcing vines from around the globe including some from Chateau Lafite.
After changing hands several times throughout the early-to-mid 1900s, Yering Station was purchased by the Rathbone family in 1996.
As lovers of wine with a rich family background in agriculture and engineering, their purchase of Yering Station marked the beginning of their wonderful wine journey. A true family operation, the Rathbones went on to build what is now an icon of the region. A simple and pure vision powered their passion. Yering Station went on to win major awards including Best Australian Wine Producer at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.
In 1850, the site was sold to a Swiss-Italian immigrant, Paul De Castella. He increased the vineyard by 50 acres, sourcing vines from around the globe including some from Chateau Lafite.
After changing hands several times throughout the early-to-mid 1900s, Yering Station was purchased by the Rathbone family in 1996.
As lovers of wine with a rich family background in agriculture and engineering, their purchase of Yering Station marked the beginning of their wonderful wine journey. A true family operation, the Rathbones went on to build what is now an icon of the region. A simple and pure vision powered their passion. Yering Station went on to win major awards including Best Australian Wine Producer at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.
