Yarra Track is a family owned and operated boutique winery, located in the Yarra Valley and established in 1989 by Jim and Diana Viggers and family. The vineyard is planted on northerly facing slopes overlooking the Great Dividing Range. We specialise in producing small quantities of handcrafted wines of the cool climate wine grape varieties most suited to the Yarra Valley, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Yarra Track wines are produced from premium estate grown fruit from Viggers Vineyard, in the picturesque Yarra Valley region of southern Victoria. The property lies on the original route to the goldfields of the Central Highlands, known as the “Yarra Track”.


Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines were first produced under the Yarra Track label in 1997 and since then, there has been growing appreciation of these elegant and distinctive Yarra Valley wines. Grapes from Viggers Vineyard are grown with a passion,to produce wines that proudly reflect the Yarra Valley as a world-class wine producing region.

Our passion for “quality not quantity, is persued relentlessly in everything we do. In the vineyard you see the unbeatable combination of northerly aspect, pursuit of low yields and selective hand picking. This is followed by great dedication to detail in the winery, including the use of top quality French oak, the result is top quality wines.





Wines



Jim and Diana have focused on the Burgundian varieties, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for which the Yarra Valley has gained international recognition.

Grapes for Yarra Track wines are harvested by hand and subjected to extended aging in French oak barrels. A mixture of new and old oak is used to add to the complexity of the wine, without overshadowing the delicate fruit flavours.



YARRA TRACK
KANE'S CHARDONNAY 2005:
Kane William Viggers (Grandson) Born 26/8/2005

Appearance: Light gold.

Nose: Complex aromas of citrus, white peach and melon with subtle hints of butter vanilla and grilled nuts.

Palate: The palate is similarly complex showing superb ripe fruit, good weight and richness. The wine displays citrus and green melon fruit flavours supported by a range of characters derived from the French oak maturation, malolactic fermentation and lees contact. The ripe fruit flavours are matched by fresh acidity, and the palate carries through to a long finish.




YARRA TRACK
LUCY'S CHARDONNAY 2003:
Lucy Vera Viggers (Granddaughter) Born 25/4/2003

Appearance: Brilliant light gold.

Nose: Grapefruit and honeydew melon aromas supported by roasted cashew and white peach characters.

Palate: Fine and elegant on the palate, the wine is full and rich with citrus notes combining with fresh melon fruits and well integrated fine French oak. The palate also derives complexity from the use of a natural yeast fermentation and extended time on lees.




YARRA TRACK
HAMISH'S PINOT NOIR 2005:
Hamish Gary Andersen (Grandson) Born 17/3/2005
James Halliday rating: 93

Appearance: Bright ruby red.

Nose: Intense black cherry with touches of spice and vanilla.

Palate: Palate is complex, rich and full, showing great concentration of fruit. Black cherry and plum characters combine with the spiciness of French oak barriques and supple tannins to deliver a savoury long finish.




YARRA TRACK
VIGGERS RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2003:

Appearance: Deep ruby.

Nose: Intense combination of plum and black cherry fruit.

Palate: A celebration of an exceptional vintage year this wine displays rich concentration of fruit with intense plum, black cherry and cassis flavours. The palate displays up front fruit leading into a finely structured back palate underpinned by notes of black cherries and plums wrapped together with chewy tannins and a powerful finish. Extended maturation in French oak barriques gives this Pinot Noir the potential to develop for many years.






YARRA TRACK
ROSÉ 2007:

Appearance: Bright light ruby.

Nose: Fantastic lifted fruit characters and strong aroma of sweet strawberry and glace cherry.

Palate: Juicy palate of strawberry with hints of red cherry and a slight spiceness. Sweet berry fruit with lingering floral notes and warmth on the back palate. A delicious Rose' of substance and some complexity.




YARRA TRACK
OSKAR'S LIQUEUR PORT:
Oskar Paul Andersen (Grandson) Born 4/8/2006

An exceptional 2006 ripening vintage in the Yarra Valley enabled us to produce this outstanding Pinot Noir Liqueur Port.

Appearance: Bright cherry red.

Nose: Sweet nose with hints of maraschino cherries.

Palate: Well integrated spirit with sweet fruit, the palate displays delicious chocolate and sweet maraschino cherry flavours combined with deep smoky oak and hints of cigar box and cedar. Medium weight with good balance.





Visits

If you are in the Yarra Valley, visit the cellar door, where you will be greeted by Coffee and Bodie our friendly dogs. Quiz Jim about the Viticultural History of the area to gain a fascinating insight into the “Track” dating back to the 1850's whilst enjoying a delicious platter of Diana's home made bread, antipasto, pate, dips etc. Or simply enjoy the view!



Wine Availability

Diana and Jim welcome visitors to the Cellar Door where informative friendly service is assured.

YARRA TRACK CELLAR DOOR
518 OLD HEALESVILLE RD.
YARRA GLEN, VIC 3775
Melways Ref: 268H9

CELLAR DOOR:
Open daily 10.00am-5.30pm
Ph 97301349






Facilities

Gourmet Platters (weekends and holidays) served in beautiful gardens with breathtaking views or warm cellar door in winter.

Group functions/picnics welcome.
Spit roasts 40+ people (all catering by arrangement).
Undercover BBQ facilities.
Weddings – Garden or Marquee






Events

JANUARY

ANNUAL AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MOTORKHANA
Australia Day Weekend Sunday from 10.30am
All day competition and fun. – free entry
BYO Aussie BBQ/Picnic on the lawns.
Gourmet Platters available.

JUNE

ANNUAL VINTAGE SPORTS CAR RALLY
Queen's Birthday Weekend Sunday from 10.30am
What a spectacular event, to see these magnificent 1920's and 1930's cars in competition. A great day to enjoy Diana's platters, a glass of wine and to walk around and inspect the cars during competition breaks or have a picnic. Free entry.

YARRA VALLEY SMALLER WINERIES SHORTEST LUNCH
Winter Solstice Weekend Saturday/Sunday from 10.30am – 5.00pm
Celebrate the Winter Solstice on the shortest weekend along with the Yarra Valley Smaller Wineries and enjoy great food, wine and music in a warm marquee at Yarra Track.

OCTOBER

MELBA FESTIVAL -- MELBA WINE TRAIL

Follow your taste buds along the Melba Highway to Yarra Track for a Pinot and Pie weekend. Enjoy fine wine, gourmet Beef and Burgundy Pies, music and magnificent views.

SPIT ROAST EVENTS

Book now for your special party/ function. 40 + people. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Family, Clubs, Xmas, Work Groups etc.



Links


  • Wine Regions of Victoria
  • Yarra Valley Winegrowers Association
  • Yarra Valley Regional Tourism Association
  • Yarra Ranges Tourism
  • Wine Pros
  • Smaller Wineries





    Contact

    Diana & Jim Viggers
    Yarra Track Wines
    518 Old Healesville Rd.
    Yarra Glen Vic 3775
    Phone: (03)9730 1349, Fax (03)9730 1910
    Mobile: 0418 385 146
    Email: yarratrack@netspace.net.au
    Website: www.yarratrackwines.com.au
    Melways Ref: 268H9







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