Tarrawarra Estate Wines
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Tarrawarra Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2024 - 6 Bottles
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Tarrawarra Estate Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2020 - 6 Bottles
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Yarra Valley
Tarrawarra Estate Wines: A Name Rooted in Country
"TarraWarra" is a Woiwurrung word from the language of the Wurundjeri people of the Kuln
Nation, translating approximately as "slow moving water" a reference to a bend in the nearby Birrarung (Yarra River) that flows south of the estate grounds. TarraWarra Estate acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the original custodians of the land and waters on which the property stands.
The Besen Family Vision
Marc and Eva Besen purchased the 400-hectare property in 1979. Encouraged by legendary Yarra Valley winemaker Dr John Middleton, they planted the first 6 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in 1983 choosing the two varieties best suited to the Yarra Valley's cool climate and expressive soils. The decision to plant reflected a deeper vision: Marc Besen, who arrived in Australia in 1947, built TarraWarra as an act of gratitude to the country that had welcomed him. The estate was always meant to be a place of beauty, shared openly.
Forty-three years on, TarraWarra encompasses 23.9 hectares of vines alongside an extensive nature reserve, cattle grazing, a kitchen garden, a subterranean cellar door, and a one-hat restaurant led by Head Chef Daniel Snooks whose menu is driven by the kitchen garden and local Yarra Valley producers. The Besen family also established the TarraWarra Museum of Art, an intimate gallery of modern and contemporary Australian art located on the same property.
The Wines
TarraWarra Estate wines are made by Sarah Fagan, who brings more than two decades of
Yarra Valley winemaking experience to every vintage. Her 20-year tenure at De Bortoli (Yarra Valley) was followed by formative vintages at Littorai Wines in Sonoma, Weingut Leitz in the Rheingau, and GD Vajra in Barolo a global journey in cool-climate and site-specific winemaking that informs her thoughtful, precise approach at TarraWarra.
The estate range is built around Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with Single Vineyard wines
expressing the distinctive character of specific blocks within the estate. A Yarra Valley wines
Rosé rounds out the collection. All wines are made with a focus on balance, finesse, and the expression of place the principles that have defined TarraWarra since the very first vintage.
Buy the Finest Tarrawarra Estate Wines Online in Australia
Tarrawarra Estate Wines is known for its outstanding quality and extensive range of wine varieties with each offering the Yarra Valley region's unique characteristics of its own. Whether you're a Chardonnay lover looking for premium quality Yarra Valley Chardonnay wines or you are fond of light and fruity Yarra Valley rosé wines, purchasing Tarrawarra Estate Wines online in Australia with Just Wines is the ideal choice for exploring the unique world of flavourful wines. We strive to offer the finest Yarra Valley wines from top wineries like Tarrawarra Estate Wines. So, hurry and grab your preferred bottle right here!
FAQS
1. What does TarraWarra mean? +
"TarraWarra" is a Woiwurrung word from the language of the Wurundjeri people of the Kuln Nation, and translates approximately as "slow moving water". The name refers to a bend in the Birrarung the Yarra River near the estate grounds at Yarra Glen in the Yarra Valley. TarraWarra Estate acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the original custodians of the land and waters on which the estate stands.
2. Who owns TarraWarra Estate? +
TarraWarra Estate was founded by Marc and Eva Besen, who purchased the 400-hectare property in 1979. The Besen family remain the custodians of the estate today, guided by Marc's founding vision to create and share a unique and beautiful place in the Yarra Valley. Marc Besen arrived in Australia in 1947 and built TarraWarra as an expression of gratitude to the country that welcomed him.
3. When were TarraWarra's first vines planted? +
The first 6 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines were planted at TarraWarra Estate in 1983, following the encouragement of Dr John Middleton, one of the Yarra Valley's most revered winemakers. The estate now encompasses 23.9 hectares of vines across the 400-
hectare property, reflecting more than four decades of careful viticulture in the cool Yarra Valley climate.
4. What wine is TarraWarra Estate best known for? +
TarraWarra Estate is best known for its cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the two varieties planted at the estate's founding in 1983. Winemaker Sarah Fagan whose experience spans De Bortoli (Yarra Valley), Littorai Wines (Sonoma), Weingut Leitz (Rheingau), and GD Vajra (Barolo) crafts wines that emphasise balance, finesse, and site expression. The Single Vineyard range highlights the distinctive character of individual blocks within the estate.
5. What is the TarraWarra Museum of Art? +
The TarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA) is an intimate gallery of modern and contemporary Australian art located on the same Besen family property as TarraWarra Estate. It was founded by Eva Besen AO and holds a significant permanent collection. The museum and the winery share the TarraWarra name and the same grounds but operate as independent institutions. Visitors to the estate can experience both the wine and the art as part of a broader day in the Yarra Valley.
6. Can I buy TarraWarra Estate wines online in Australia? +
Yes. Just Wines stocks a curated selection of TarraWarra Estate wines available for online purchase with fast delivery Australia-wide, including to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and regional areas. Browse Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rosé, and Single Vineyard wines on
this page and order directly for home delivery.
