Punt Road

Jarrod Johnson heads a dynamic, progressive young winemaking team at this James Halliday five star-rated winery.

Punt Road Wines carries the rich heritage of grape growing in the Yarra Valley, with its name honoring the historic Airlie Bank vineyard that once sat on Melbourne's Punt Road.

From here in 1860, Swiss immigrant Hubert De Castella acquired vine cuttings to plant 200 acres in Coldstream, producing wines that gained acclaim across Australia and Europe. This same land would later become home to St Hubert's vineyard and eventually the current Punt Road estate.

The Napoleone family story began in 1926 when Joseph migrated from Italy with dreams of bringing his family to Australia. After being separated for nearly two decades due to the Great Depression and World War II, the reunited family purchased Yarra Valley land in 1948, starting as orchardists.

In 1978, they acquired the historic Coldstream property, replanting much of the vineyard in 1987 with the goal of creating wines that reflect both the site's heritage and the Yarra Valley's independent spirit.

Today, the third and fourth generations of Napoleones operate 58 hectares under vine, growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, and Shiraz alongside apple and pear trees that honor great-grandfather Joseph's legacy.

Their estate winery sits at the heart of the property, producing wines that capture the essence of this historic site while building a lasting legacy for future generations.