Payten & Jones

Payten & Jones is a modern, edgy winery and cellar door in Healesville, founded in 2006/2007 by childhood friends Behn Payten and Troy Jones, joined early on by Behn’s father Peter Payten, a veteran of viticulture and one of Australia’s pioneers in organic vineyard management.

About Payten & Jones

They take a minimal intervention approach to both vineyard work and winemaking: hand-picked fruit, natural or native yeasts, little to no fining or filtration, modest oak use, and soils/vines farmed with sustainability in mind. Their wines aren’t polished in the conventional sense — expect a bit of texture, sometimes sediment, a slightly “raw” or “edgy” character.

Their portfolio spans varietals such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Syrah, and more, with different lines (for instance, their “Valley Vignerons” series) offering more immediate, everyday drinkability, and other wines that are more contemplative or experimental. The cellar door is a relaxed, approachable space (“just a street art gallery + wine bar + food trucks on weekends” are part of the atmosphere) that emphasizes community, character, and flavour over prestige.

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