1971: Australia's most successful and prestigious sparkling wine venture was established as a hobby by Ballarat businessman Ian Home. The Yellowglen vineyard at Smythesdale, 18km south west of Ballarat was originally planted to red grape varieties destined for table wine. The name Yellowglen was given to the winery after a gold mine was discovered in the middle of what are now pinot noir vineyards.
1978: It soon became clear that this cool climate area would be far better suited to the production of world class sparkling wine. Sparkling wine was made for the first time at Yellowglen.
1982: Ian Home went into partnership with Dominique Landragin, born and bred in the Champagne region in France.
1984: The classic yellow labelled Yellowglen Brut NV was released.
1985: The first Cuvee Victoria was released from the 1983 vintage. At the same time, Yellowglen released the now justly renowned Brut Cremant, a creamier and softer style than the Brut NV.
1989: The first Yellowglen Vintage wine was released. It was made from the 1987 vintage and it has gained a reputation as being one of Australia's finest single vintage sparkling wines.
1994: Yellowglen introduced "Y" Premium with its unique ceramic printed label and a blend of wine from Yellowglen's best vintages.
1996: Yellow Sparkling was successfully launched and became an instant success.
1999: Charles "Chilly" Hargraves appointed Head Winemaker at Yellowglen.
2000: Red Sparkling and Red Shiraz successfully launched. Yellowglen Pinot Noir Chardonnay Piccolos launched in time for Christmas.
2003: Pink was successfully launched. Yellow and Pink Piccolos were also launched.
2005: Yellowglen Vinatage Bella was launched. Perle Vinatage Yellowglen was also launched.
2007: Yellowglen Jewel Yellow and Yellowglen Jewel Pink are launched