Small Forest Wines

Small Forest Wines

5052 Jerrys Plains Road, Golden Hwy, Denman NSW 2328

Discover an exciting boutique winery Small Forest in Upper Hunter, guided by Atsuko herself, the first female winemaker in Japan - and enjoy having an insight into her winemaking visions at the Cellar Door.

At the Cellar Door, you can experience not only wine tasting. Sake tasting with Atsuko who is an International Wine Challenge Sake Panel Chair Judge. The schedule is on social media so please check, booking is essential.

The view from the Cellar Door is looking over the precious town of Denman. Sit back, and relax with a glass of wine or two.

Atsuko makes only four wines - Verdelho, Chardonnay, Rose (100 per cent Shiraz) and Shiraz. Plus, some very interesting wine which only you can find at the cellar door.

Wines have been awarded at several wine shows including International Wine Challenge.

The cellar door is an art gallery, and they have local artists paintings and photos, changing every two to three months.

There are quality delicious products from local and far, also Japanese craftwork available.

Once a year String Quartet concert at the cellar door is getting popular.

Booking is essential.

Opening hours

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Opening hours

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Latest reviews

Stephen Gloor
16/07/2022
Absolutely lovely wines and a great host. A real experience.
Jeremy Claire Gluyas
13/01/2022
you must come to Small Forest for its understated simplicity of a cellar door.
beautiful wine, and the rare opportunity to have a taste with the wine maker, Kids and pets are welcome, she even has a little childrens table set up for them, definitely be back.
Elizabeth Booth
31/10/2020
Beautiful company and views across the valley. A slice of peace and tranquility. The wines are lovely and the photography decorating the walls is a must see!
J P
21/04/2019
Amazing wine. Soft and creamy style. You can really taste the effort and thought put into them.
Amitesh Naidu
18/10/2018
Highly recommended. A different type of wine collection made by international wine competition judge herself.

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