PAYNE’S RISE MARKS 25 YEARS
PHOTOGRAPHY | Alex Jovanovic
A cornerstone of the Upper Yarra, Payne’s Rise proudly celebrates a major milestone this year – 25 years of winegrowing, community and connection to place. From its humble beginnings to being named Best Small Producer at the 2024 Yarra Valley Wine Show, this small, family-owned estate has become one of the region’s most respected hidden gems.
Established by Tim and Narelle Cullen in 1999, Payne’s Rise has evolved from its early plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon into a focused, site-driven vineyard producing small-batch Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet. The wines are a true expression of their cool-climate Seville site, shaped by decades of careful vineyard management and an unwavering belief in minimal intervention.
Read the full article in Issue 63 Spring 2025 here.
