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Tallarook is situated on an elevated yet protected site, among rugged hills on the northern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, in Central Victoria, Australia. The original Tallarook Vineyards form part of a property named Dabyminga. Established first in the 1980s and purchased in 1992 by the Riebl family, these vineyards and the wines produced under the TALLAROOK® label represent a pioneering effort for the Tallarook district.

The land was once part of the territories of the Goulburn Aboriginal tribes. Before white settlement, it was one of the most densely populated areas in Australia. Dabyminga derives from "Ab'minga" (snaketracks) in the language of the Natramboolok tribe.In the same language, Tallarook means "Call of the wattlebird".

Victoria's colonial heritage brought with it large sheep runs in the area, an expanding settler community - including the notorious Kelly Clan - and of course, the famed Wild Man of Tallarook. Eventually known as Henricke Nelson, this elusive character lived a lonely existence in the hills of the Brown and Tallarook Ranges. One of his hiding places - a cave - can still be found on the grounds of the present day property. In more recent times, the historic sheep run was recreated by Porsche Cars Australia, designed to become an 'International Racing and Entertainment Centre'. The original small vineyard was intended to become one of the many attractions for international visitors to 'Porsche Park'. With the latest change in ownership to the Riebl family, the vineyard has prevailed over racing tracks and has grown to some 40 acres Since the late 1990s, other vineyards have been planted in the Tallarook area, with the best of them expected to make a valuable contribution to TALLAROOK®.