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 back to Upper Hunter this year again. 8th of November. 3…

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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 have some…

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    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 then!

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 sleeping…..

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

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 was working for…

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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 Wineが日本で販売になりました！ 詳しくは、”Vai and Company” （ヴァイ・アンド・カンパニー）までお問い合わせください。  www.vaiandcompany.com 2014 Orange Rose と2014 Orange Chardonnayの二種類が入りました。 皆様、どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。