I feel like the 2016 vinetage is just around the corner. See one of block of Chardonnay children and block 9. It is coming….  ...

August is coming every year with WIND. Day gets longer, warmer during day, but still some frost in the morning. We will have a bit more quiet time before chaos comes quickly....

It is still cold, but spring is just around the corner. It was frosty morning, but daffodil, violet, nasturtium, Alyssum, marigold, and peach are flowering happily! In few months, it will be warmer and just perfect for Classical Concert. Caro String Quartet is coming...

2015 Verdelho and 2015 Rose are now joining 2014 wines. Both 100% Upper Hunter fruit. Rose is same to last year, made from 100 % Shiraz. I will be at Denman Farmers Market tomorrow (1st of August ) and hope to see you then! At the cellar door on this Sunday, we will...

    It is basically a HUGE printer!! and very exciting process to watch. Hope to see you soon...

Small Forest will be there with new released 2014 Shiraz. See you...

It’s been 34 weeks since a tiny buds are introduced into this Merton Vineyard. They have been growing up nicely and it’s sleeping now in cold winter here in Upper Hunter NSW. And of course, we are pruning while they are...

This is a “Pad” after filtered 2015 Rose  made from 100% Upper Hunter Valley. The wine will be appearing...

A set of four books – written by the great Japanese winemaker Mr.Asai. He was a winemaker, he was a leader and educator, he was a challenger, he was tough, he was thoughtful, and he was one of people I inspire. Yes, he was – still is. He passed away when I...

Dear our friend, particularly who are in Japan. Small Forest Wine is now available in Japan. Please contact to “Vai and Company” for more information.  www.vaiandcompany.com 2014 Orange Rose and 2014 Orange Chardonnay are available. Small Forest...

13 year old in this July, Ms Roxy is Golden Retriever. She found a pallet and lying on it, spontaneously. Is it good enough? Can I go through...

Finally, 2014 Orange Shiraz is in bottle. After travelling from the tank in the winery  to the other winery by tanker for bottling, wine is little disturbed and need a little rest. 2014 Orange Shiraz will be at the cellar door from next weekend – 23rd and 24th...