Warramate rebrands, launches new five-wine collection

Warramate has had a glow-up. The Yarra Valley winery has released five new wines and overhauled its branding to distinguish it from its slightly older sibling, Yarra Yering.

While both wineries began independently – Yarra Yering was established by Dr Bailey Carrodus in 1969; Warramate by Jack and June Church in 1970 – they’ve been under the same ownership since 2011, with Andrew George managing both vineyards and Sarah Crowe making both brands’ wines since they were appointed by the former in ’12 and ’13 respectively.

The Yarra Yering/Warramate winemaking and viticulture team.

Because the neighbouring wineries share such similar DNA, Warramate is often seen as ‘declassified’ Yarra Yering, rather than its own distinct label. The new five-wine collection leans in to and celebrates the differences, highlighting drinkability and affordability (the wines are just $40 each) as well as detail and quality.  

“There is serious history and intent behind these wines, but we didn’t want the range itself to feel too serious,” Sarah says. “They’re bright, fresh and full of character – the sort of wines you want to open, pour and share.” 

Joining the 2025 Pinot Noir, 2025 Chardonnay and 2024 Syrah is the 2019 Sparkling – a first for Warramate – made in the traditional method from 55/45% pinot meunier/chardonnay. The 2024 Cabernets, which includes a dash of amphora-fermented cabernet franc, the dry-grown vineyard’s first crop of the variety, rounds out the range. 

Warramate's new five-wine collection features an original painting by Marina Strocchi.

The new labels feature original artwork depicting both the Warramate and Yarra Yering vineyards, painted by Australian artist Marina Strocchi. “There is a sense of movement and playfulness in the work, which I hope reflects the wines produced in this landscape,” she says. 

See how Philip Rich scored Warramate’s new collection below. 

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