TarraWarra Estate
An internationally recognised artistic gem from the Yarra Valley.
Heritage, a vision and a deep sense of place
When Marc Besen arrived in Australia in 1947 he was thankful to find a place to call home that welcomed him with open arms. Years later his vision would be to create a place that was beautiful and unique, a place that welcomed everyone, just like he was all those years ago. In 1979 Marc and Eva Besen purchased the TarraWarra property which was to be a family retreat until the first hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were planted in 1983. Their shared love of Burgundy wines were becoming a reality. Flash forward 40 years, the property sprawls across 400 hectares, including 28 hectares of vines, a nature reserve, cattle grazing, kitchen garden, cellar door and restaurant.
Winemaker
Adam McCallum
After completing his studies in 2003, Adam set off to work in the famous Burgundy wine region in France. Returning to Australia he has worked in well-known wineries, including DeBortoli, Frankland Estate and McPherson Wines. The allure of heading back to Burgundy proved too strong and in 2012 Adam returned to immerse himself again in the famous wine region. Now settled at TarraWarra Estate, Adam is right at home crafting wines, including the flagship Burgundy classics - Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that TarraWarra Estate is renowned for.
The ultimate in winemaking & varietal expression
Tarrawarra
Yarra Valley
Every winery produces a flagship wine. A wine that captures and represents the ultimate expression of the varietal and their winemaking craft that goes into creating something truly special. Whilst not always available, the winery has curated a range of other special wines for you from their collection which are presented below and throughout this site.
Tarrawarra
Yarra Valley
Every winery produces a flagship wine. A wine that captures and represents the ultimate expression of the varietal and their winemaking craft that goes into creating something truly special. Whilst not always available, the winery has curated a range of other special wines for you from their collection which are presented below and throughout this site.
The word ‘Tarrawarra’ translates as ‘slow moving water’ in the language of the Woiwurrung people and it's the name for the area where the winery sits.
A unique cellar door awaits
The uniquely architectural styled subterranean cellar door was constructed in 2016 and features a large curved stone entrance with a dedicated tasting space, that leads out into an open working winery. Attached is a generous-sized restaurant complete with deck and sweeping views of the surrounding area.Â
A generosity that reaches well beyond the vines
Established in 1978 by philanthropists and arts benefactors Marc (AC) and Eva (AO), The Besen Family Foundation has made many hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants available to initiatives and recipients involved in health / well-being, education, visual arts, performing arts and the Jewish community. These days Marc and Eva’s four children carry on the philanthropic legacy.
TarraWarra is, and always has been, one of the top-tier wineries in the Yarra Valley.
—James Halliday’s Wine Companion
Australia’s first major privately funded public art gallery
The TarraWarra Museum of Art was officially opened to the public in 2003 and has produced over 110 exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, by hundreds of talented artists. The building sits proudly alongside the winery and was gifted by Marc and Eva along with many of their private collection pieces.
An unforgettable Yarra Valley experience
TarraWarra Estate leaves an impression on every visitor.
