Melbourne Wine Tours

Yering Farm Winery Melbourne Wine Tour. History

Yering Farm is one of the best boutique wineries in Yarra Valley included in private Melbourne wine tours. By 1890 around 60% of Australian wine were produced in Victoria. However, in 1920s there was a decline in wine production in Australia including the Yarra Valley region. Many vineyards were reverted back to pasture.

Only in 1960s the interest in wine production began to emerge. Some new small vineyards were established in Yarra Valley planting a wide range of grape varieties. Since late 1970s and up to today the wine production in Australia has been increasing due to growing local and international demand.

The Johns family were fruit growers for generations. They purchased the 200 acre farming land in Yarra Valley and planted the first grape vines in 1989. Today the property is family owned. The Johns family focuses on growing high quality, low yield grapes of each variety.

Yering Farm Winery in Melbourne wine tours. Today

All stages from vine to wine production are controlled by owner and winemaker Alan Johns. He has a vast experience in working the land and fruit growing. His ability to deliver high quality grapes extends to his soft and elegant wines – classic examples of the Yarra Valley region. High quality, premium cool climate wines.

The old hay shed was transformed into a charming rustic Cellar Door. It offers wonderful scenic views on Yarra Valley. The Cellar Door demonstrates the historical “Yeringa Vineyard” sign at the entrance. It shows also historical cooper tools used by first winemakers more than 100 years ago.

The Yering Farm vineyard team works in accordance with seasonal conditions, to limit impact of viticultural practices and chemical usage. All Yering Farm wines are produced on site from estate grown grapes.

Yering Farm Winery. Wines

Yering Farm Winery Melbourne Wine Tour. Wines. All six wine varieties are produced in accordance with specific individual winemaking plans. The process includes traditional winemaking techniques. The open top fermenters. Hand plunging. Maturation in French oak barriques. All that helps in producing Yering Farm’s superb wines.

Yering Farm makes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz using around 25% of new oak each year. While Sauvignon Blanc is 100% tank fermented.

Yering Farm Wines. Opening hours:
Weekends: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weak days: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Melbourne wine tour. Yering Farm Wines
Address: St Hubert Road, Yering, VIC
Phone: +613 9739 0461