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“Yarra Valley pioneers, the de Pury family are renowned for wines of finesse and elegance that epitomise the finest the region can produce. Produced from some of the oldest vines in the valley, these are long-lived wines made in tiny quantities. Yeringberg makes wines from the low-yielding vines re-established on the heart of what was one of the most famous vineyards of the nineteenth century. In the riper years, the red wines have a velvety generosity of flavour which is rarely encountered, yet never lose varietal character, while the Yeringberg White takes students of history back to Yeringberg's fame in the nineteenth century.” - James Halliday

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Established in 1963 and with an annual production of fewer than 1000 cases in total, Wantirna Estate ranks among the elite of the Yarra Valley. Handcrafted terrior-driven wines are a reflection of meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of viticulture and winemaking, and a vineyard site that is naturally low-yielding. "You don't need too many fingers to count the number of 'cult' wineries of the 1970s and early 1980s that are still in the hands of their original owners. Fewer still are actually performing better today than ever before," as Jeremy Oliver puts it. "Wantirna Estate is one such winery and its modern success is a culmination of experience, the introduction of fresh ideas and a proven ability to learn."

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Airlie Bank dares to treat drinkers with respect by delivering wines that are delicious and true - as well as remarkably good value. The team enjoys the freedom to push boundaries. Their small-batch ethos has led to great creativity and ever-decreasing doses of sulphur. Nothing is off the cards when they sniff an opportunity to make a more compelling wine, as demonstrated by the skinsy Gris and whole bunch Garden Red.
Pure drinking pleasure is the one-point manifesto of Airlie Bank, and the thirsty take-up across the board shows that they're hitting the mark.

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The names Punt Road and Airlie Bank recognise the important role the Punt Road estate played in the history of grape growing in the Yarra Valley. On Melbourne's Punt Road, against the bank of the Yarra River, once sat the Airlie Bank vineyard. It was from here in 1860 that Hubert De Castella, a Swiss immigrant and pioneering grape grower, acquired vine cuttings to plant 200 acres of vineyard in Coldstream. The wines produced from those historic vines quickly gained acclaim and recognition in Australia and Europe. This land would later become the home of the original St Hubert's vineyard and then the Punt Road vineyard and winery. 

In 1926, Joseph Napoleone migrated from Abruzzi in Italy to Australia with a dream to one day bring his family with him. However, amidst the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II, the family were kept apart for almost two decades. Then, in 1948, the now-reunited Napoleone family purchased land in Wandin in the Yarra Valley and began their first family business, Red Rich Fruits, operating as orchardists growing apples.

During the 1960s and 1970s, the third generation of the Napoleone family - Josephina, Joseph, and Michael - were born right when grape growing in the Yarra Valley was being re-established. In 1978, the family acquired the property in Coldstream and replanted much of the vineyard in 1987. Their goal was to create wines that reflected the heritage of their site and the independent, creative energy of the Yarra Valley.

Today, 58 hectares of the historic Coldstream estate is under vine, along with apple and pear trees, a nod to great grandfather Joseph. The key wine varieties include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, and Shiraz. The estate winery, where all our wines are produced, sits in the middle of the estate. The Napoleone family's third and fourth generations are the current owners and operators of the vineyards and winery, with a strong focus on creating a lasting legacy for future generations.