Yet again, another very early harvest for the Yarra Valley. An exceptionally dry and warmer than average spring led into an early dry and warm summer. Fruit colouring started early in January and was helped by well needed timely rainfall. The weather moderated late season with plenty of sunshine and cooler nights. The 2016 wines are showing some great depth and concentration of flavour. Harvest time is busy and hectic, although we enjoy this time with family realising the work achieved through the season. Cheers to Vintage 2016 Yarra Valley. To view some more pictures taken over the harvest period follow our Instagram account. – @paynesrise

Save the date for the annual Shortest Lunch Wine & Food Festival to be held on the 18th & 19th of June 2016. On offer at Payne’s Rise: Sliders $7.50 each – Pulled Pork with crunchy apple slaw. – Mini Burger with rocket, roma tomato, Maffra tasty cheese & tomato chutney. – Angus Brisket. Gnocchi Provencale served with roasted root vegetables finished with Yarra Valley Dairy goats Chèvre (V) $14.50 Cheese boxes – a selection of Gippsland Cheeses with Fig & Walnut Rolada $15- St Ali Specialty Coffee Lawn Games – Giant Jenga & Klop Live music by King Louie and The Cheeky Monkeys. A great weekend to visit the Yarra Valley!   The Yarra Valley’s smaller winemakers invite you all to join them for…

SUNDAY 17th April 1-5pm – Shaun Black Join us for a cruisy afternoon of fine tunes, wine, pizza & share platters. Offering everything that you’ve come to know from a great day on the hill at Payne’s Rise – GOURMET PIZZA’S NOW AVAILABLE! Bookings welcome – wine@paynesrise.com.au or ph.59 642 504 -STRICTLY NO BYO- SAVE THE DATE: SHORTEST LUNCH FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 18th & SUNDAY 19th June – 10 – 5pm

Cellar Door will be closed on Tuesday 26th of January – Australia Day.   Have a great Day!!

Shedfest is an annual winery festival held on the second weekend of October, it is a great time to visit the Yarra Valley and enjoy everything on offer. During the Shedfest event wineries in the Yarra Valley will open their sheds to house two days of fabulous food, fine wine, live music and entertainment. If your type of festival is one where you can take it easy, taste local produce, experience the charm of small vineyards, be captivated by stunning views, chat to the owners and winemakers, tap your toes to some fine tunes, play pétanque, take croquet lessons, lawn games and watch the kids have fun, all while sipping delightful wines… then Shedfest Wine Festival is for you.   Our Menu: Local grown Silvan…