Our Story
[yellow tail] is a family-owned winery based in Yenda, Australia, where the Casella family has been crafting wine for six generations. It all started when Filippo and Maria Casella migrated from Sicily to Australia and founded the Casella family winery in 1969. They made wine for the people they knew, embracing the true Sicilian spirit of sharing and bringing people together.
1950
In 1957 founders Filippo and Maria Casella migrated from Sicily and arrived on Australian shores. They began making wine with the family’s winemaking philosophy at its heart; to bring family and friends together at any occasion.
2000
In 2001, John Casella took that spirit and turned it into his vision for [yellow tail] - a wine that’s fun, easy to choose, easy to drink, and easy to understand. Our first year in the USA was a whirlwind; our goal was 25,000 cases, but we sold over 1 million! Today, [yellow tail] is enjoyed in over 70 countries worldwide.
2010
Since then, our talented winemaking team has poured passion and expertise into creating wines that over-deliver on taste and quality. [yellow tail] is all about making great quality wines that are accessible to everyone.
2020
[yellow tail] is available in over 60 countries and expanded its range of varietals. We’ve won more than 700 wine awards and have been recognised as the World's Most Loved Australian Wine Brand*. It’s a testament to the quality and taste we’ve built—and a proud achievement for our family.
NOW
Today, John Casella continues to run the family business using the same principle of creating great tasting wines for all to enjoy. By combining a passion and understanding of the Italian heritage with a relaxed and modern Australian attitude, Casella continues to create wines that have wide appeal and will be enjoyed for generations to come.