Our History
Wild Cattle Creek Estate and Regional History
Wild Cattle Creek Estate, whilst being one of the younger wineries in the Yarra Valley wine growing region, is surrounded by history and heritage that has stamped its place as one of the world’s premium wine regions. The Yarra Valley was first planted in the late 19th century, yet the industry fell on hard times and was virtually abandoned during the 1920′s when timber became the primary focus of attention. Logging in the Warburton and Marysville areas remained the mainstay of commerce until the 1960′s when Dr McMahon replanted on a small estate in Seville.
Soon, growers returned to the Valley and the region was revitalised as one of Australia’s favourite tourist regions and grape growing areas. Today, the Yarra Valley proudly boasts an ecclectic mix of over 70 boutique and large wineries, growers, and a host of fascinating tourism activities. Wild Cattle Creek Estate Cellar Door opened it’s 200 year old doors in February 2005.
The vineyard at Wild Cattle Creek Estate was established a little earlier, in the year of 2002. Much of the fruit for the range of Wild Cattle Creek Estate wines comes from our sister Vineyard at Langbrook Estate vineyard in the Upper Yarra Valley, which was established in the 1980′s and is one of the largest vineyards in the region.
