MEET
THE NEXT GENERATION
Seventeen of the Hunter's most adventurous small-batch winemakers and distillers. One weekend. One room.
Your glass is waiting.
DATE
VENUE
TIME
28-29
NOV
2026
CYPRESS
LAKES,Â
POKOLBIN
11:30 AM
- 6:30 PM
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Includes a keeper glass*
CYPRES LAKES,Â
POKOLBIN
28-29 NOV
2026
11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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AEON WINES BANI VINO DEATH OF A CLASSIC DUFF WINES FAR DISTILLING GLOVER WINES GUNPOWDER WINES LAMBS VALLEY WINES MAJAMA WINES NOMAN POKOLBIN VINTNERS SABI WABI SABINE WINES THEA WINES WOODWARD'S WINES ZILIOTTO WINES
MEET THE NEXT GENÂ .
Valley Rising is a two-day celebration of the Hunter Valley's new-wave winemakers and distillers — the producers rewriting what semillon, shiraz and spirit can be.
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Smaller batches. Bigger ideas. Hyper-local. All pouring under one roof at Cypress Lakes, the last weekend of November.
Valley Rising is a two-day celebration of the Hunter Valley's new-wave winemakers and distillers — the producers rewriting what semillon, shiraz and spirit can be.
​
Smaller batches. Bigger ideas. Hyper-local. All pouring under one roof at Cypress Lakes, the last weekend of November.
SEVENTEEN POURS.
ONEWEEKEND.
Every producer here works small, local and curious
Meet them in person with a glass in hand.
OFFICIAL VENUE PARTNER
AVANI CYPRESS LAKES RESORT.
Find your ideal accommodation for Valley Rising 2026 at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort, located in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country.
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Set amongst the rolling vineyards of the Hunter Valley, our resort offers the perfect base to immerse yourself in a weekend of emerging wines, innovative producers, exceptional food and unforgettable regional experiences.
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As our official host, the resort provides effortless festival entry on 28–29 November 2026, plus premium amenities just a short stroll away.
