About Punt Road
Punt Road Wines is proudly owned and operated by the Napoleone family and they, along with winemaker Tim Shand, bring a wealth of experience and palpable passion for wine that is reflected in every product made. Brothers Joe and Michael Napoleone have been living and working in the Yarra Valley all their lives. They are passionate fruit growers and wine producers with a team of loyal and dedicated staff.
Tim joined Punt Road as winemaker in 2014, having formerly worked at neighboring Giant Steps in Yarra Valley; as well as vintages at Domaine Dujac in Burgundy and Château Margaux in Bordeaux, and stints in Chianti, Oregon and Chile. Already his deft hand is showing results, with the 2015 Napoleone Vineyard Shiraz winning the Trevor Mast Trophy for Best Shiraz (out of 780 tasted) at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards in late 2016.
Punt Road’s Napoleone Vineyard was planted in 1987 in Coldstream, the heart of the Yarra Valley in Victoria. Covering around 50 acres, the vineyard is planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Aspects vary across the site all the way from south facing to north facing with soils clay loam to sandy clay loam. The different aspects in turn provide varied microclimates, an important factor in growing a broad range of varieties.
Initially fruit was sold to various producers around the Valley but in 1999, a modern winery was built on the Napoleone Vineyard site. Today, the modern winemaking facility processes fruit sourced from over 75 hectares of privately-owned vineyards that have been planted with varieties best suited to each site. Varietals include Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
The Punt Road range was first released to the market in 2001 with great success. Only small parcels of the best estate-grown fruit (from the oldest vines) are used for this range. These wines show concentration and complexity but are balanced by regional elegance.
Additionally, the winery releases an Airlie Bank range of wines including Cabernet Franc and Pinot Gris rose.
Long Weekend Plans? Come for the drinks, stay for the tunes!
Join us at the Garden Marquee & Cellar Door for a laid-back summer celebration in the Yarra Valley – and the weather looks a treat! ☀️
Open 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday and Sunday.
Sip on ice-cold Louis Cider Rosé Slushies – the ultimate cool-down treat. Misting fans at the ready - we may even pop the sprinklers on for the kids 😎
🎶 Saturday: Triple J Hottest 100 countdown until 5pm (we won’t make it to the winner!)
🎤 Sunday: Live music by Emma Jury from 12-3 PM.
🥵 Monday: UPDATE - too hot, see you at the pool!
🍴 Delicious bites from Picnic Pantry.
📅 Bookings recommended – secure your spot and soak up the sunshine with us!
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My family loved the Pooches and Pinot experience in Yarra Valley. Jeff our guide was amazing, I got a lot of pets and treats and I ended up super tired at the end of the day.
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Picked up this beautiful rosé cider from my last visit to puntrdwines
Definitely getting the most out of the grape skins after fermenting wine they get sent off to make Shiraz gin then third time added to apple cider to make a rosé cider giving this beautiful pink hue and making a unique cider that is clean, crisp and fresh. much appreciated on a hot day summers day ☀️
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Join us this Sunday from 11am-3pm as Melbourne’s own RichOnAcoustic brings his versatile setlist of radio hits to PuntRdWines garden! 🎶 From rock to pop, R&B, and a touch of country, Rich covers favourites from across the decades. It’s the perfect Sunday soundtrack—so bring friends, relax with a glass, and enjoy some great tunes in the heart of Yarra Valley.
If you`d like to join us for a cider tasting as well, we recommend booking, link in bio.
Sunday vibes drinking in the Yarra Valley views (and wine) - thanks to the wonderful Jeff poochesandpinot for doing the driving and looking after us so well again.
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It is with much #excitement that we announce the latest news to come from the puntrdwines stable – the 2023 Barrel Selection wines. Punt Road’s new-look black label is just what is sounds like, a selection of the top barrels from the estate. Only made in exceptional vintages, these hand-selected parcels are a truly stunning expression of the much-hyped 2023 vintage.
The Pinot Noir is exclusively grown on Blocks 1 and 5 from the Napoleone Vineyard, from the original 35-year-old plantings of MV6 Pinot Noir. This vine age lends darkness to the pinot, with a richer fruit profile, more structure, and a refined tannin structure. The Chardonnay represents just seven barrels from across the estate and is generous, powerful, and downright delicious.
Punt Road’s Barrel Selection wines capture the Yarra Valley at its best, showcasing classic charm with timeless appeal. These wines are elevated and complex, and a clear stamp of the region. It is exciting to see the quality that Punt Road has to offer, and 2023 does not disappoint. Do yourself a favour and grab some bottles today!
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We love stories and we love family owned wineries. puntroadwines is a great example in the #yarravalley.
Always a wonderful wine tasting of Punt Road and Airlie Bank wine ranges.
An interesting Estate story with vines being first planted in 1860 from cuttings from Airlie Bank vineyard by pioneering vigneron Hubert de Castella.
Check out the photo showing the historic sight above the fireplace at cellar door 🍷🙂
More splendid autumn colours. This time from puntrdwines 🍁🍷🍂
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We`re proud to say that we produce with selected premium ingredients.
Our Delicious Puff Pastry for Palmerones is made with St David`s Unsalted Cultured Butter, which is hand crafted in small quantities with fresh pure cream and live cultures from selected farmers in Gippsland, which results in a bright flavour, luscious body and silky texture. This melt in your mouth, full bodied cultured butter has been awarded Gold at the 2019 Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) Victorian Dairy awards, and also Gold at the 2018 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show and at the 2018 Australian Food Awards.
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Would you like to have a taste?
Join us at the Yarra Valley Farmers Market tomorrow, Sunday, 21st April, from 9 am!
Ja detta slank ju ner 😉 Mogna jordgubbar, hallon, körsbär, örter och en släng av blodapelsin. Jäkligt mjukt och mysigt. Otroligt klunkvänligt 👌🍷 Spring å köp.
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Last week we quietly launched our Picnic Pantry, a small providore where guests can fill a picnic basket with local cheeses, charcuterie, pickles etc, to enjoy in our garden or marquee with wine by the bottle or glass.
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Sommar i city? Även om många krogar stänger ner under delar av sommaren finns det några säkra kort som alltid gör oss lyckliga. Vackra Brasserie Astoria är sannerligen ett av dem. Här serveras klassisk mat med en modern elegant twist. Portionerna är generösa, servicen oklanderlig och i vinlistan samsas de givna klassikerna med nya stjärnskott. På glas hittar du till exempel josiga Airlie Banks Pinot Noir som satt som en smäck till tryffelpizzan på menyn. Förutom den stora matsalen hittar du här en rymlig och elegant bar med klassiska cocktails, en vinbar och en mer intim matsalsdel för drop in-gäster som sommartid har en härlig uteservering. Brasserie Astoria har dessutom öppet varje dag från lunch och det tackar vi för!
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There is more to autumn in the Yarra Valley than just wine (although the wines are pretty darn good too🍷)
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PACK A PICNIC
We love picnics and puntrdwines is one of the best places to bring the family, picnic rug, dog (on-leash) and your BYO picnic lunch. BYO food only.
Join them any day of the week between 10:00am and 5:00pm to enjoy wine by the glass or bottle in their cellar-door garden. Their wines are made on-site to complete your delicious food. What’s in your picnic pack?