Payten & Jones

We made a wonderful discovery at this vineyard during an excursion in the Yarra Valley. The wine tasting selection, the staff, the decor – everything was excellent. Good expérience !

I love this place, always have a good time when I’m here. Popped in today and sampled a couple of different wines before settling on a glass of Pinot Gris. Sat out the back, chatted with the staff, all super friendly and welcoming. Really love the vibe here, it’s relaxed, genuine, and easy to enjoy. Highly recommend a visit, and the wine’s pretty good too.

Such a gorgeous experience. We got to try soooo many great wines, walked through everything in such an enjoyable and unpretentious way. Was a favorite last time going through Yarra valley and remains a favorite this time. We will continue to come back at every opportunity.

Payton & Jones were an unexpected find for us, chosen because their online information indicated that they had both vermouth and a wine varietal that we have never had the opportunity to try. We visited in early November 2025 and the weather was warm and ideal for a day out in the Yarra Valley. We arrived later in the day so the venue was fairly quiet but we were warmly welcomed and worked through our list of “must try” as well as a few surprises - including the delicious and appropriately labeled “Mataro Manifest”. The range of Spanish vineyard wines really blew us away, particularly the Carignan, which as a variety we have had little exposure to. The vermouth was everything we hoped for from our planned visit and overall the interesting range, relaxed vibe and helpful recommendations made this a highlight of our Yarra Valley experience. Naturally we left with a “drink now” bottle and an order of a case for delivery back home. Would strongly recommend this venue!

This place was awesome experience for wine tasting. Annnnd out of all drinks, the final taste test Fot-Li made an absolute difference. Bought 2 Fot-Li Both arrived this arvo annnd loving it. 👌👌

We visited this winery as the second stop on our Localway Tour, but unfortunately it was quite disappointing compared to what we expected. Surprisingly, Four Pillars Gin Distillery across the road offered a much better overall experience. This place might suit people who enjoy a lively and noisy atmosphere, but despite having quiet indoor areas available, our wine tasting was held in the loudest section at the back. In particular, the staff’s attitude was quite disappointing. The wine explanations were given very casually, as if just going through the motions. What shocked us even more was when the staff picked up a piece of ice that had fallen on the table and put it back into the glass, then proceeded to pour vermut as if nothing had happened. This felt highly unprofessional and unacceptable for a winery experience. Overall, within a winery tour itinerary, this stop seems to lower the overall standard of the tour rather than enhance it.

Have been coming here for year and the service is amazing every time. Great staff, welcoming and funny. The wines never disappoint and the vermouth is to die for every time- even though I have a bottle of it at home already. Great job, definitely will be back again and again. Cheers Sarah & Jesse 🥂 💛

Loved this casual and unique winery. They had better wines and a nicer atmosphere than the pretentious winery we visited before it. The staff were friendly and informative. The wines had very unique flavours with very different labels.