Small Forest Wines

10/06/2026

It is an absolutely brilliant exhibition, and I am delighted to be involved in the opening.

Congratulations, Simon Reece, on "Muscle" — a thoughtful and deeply engaging exhibition that speaks so beautifully to place, history and connection. I am honoured to be serving the sake I selected for the opening and to celebrate this wonderful achievement with Simon and our community.

I hope many people will take the opportunity to visit this remarkable exhibition.

There’s a story held in this land – in water and clay, past and present.

Muscle, an exhibition by Artist in Residence Simon Reece, responds to the landscapes and histories of Muswellbrook. Through ceramics, photography and found industrial materials, Reece explores the relationship between industry, environment and place.

References to freshwater mussels, believed to have inspired the early name “Muscle Brook”, connect the works to local waterways and histories of habitation. Clay sourced from nearby mine sites, alongside mining imagery, reflects on the ways the land continues to carry traces of ecological, industrial and cultural change.

This is an exhibition grounded in place – a conversation between land, history and connection in

Exhibition: 04 June to 01 August
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre


Launch: 13 June at 4pm
Free entry – all welcome
Sponsored by Small Forest Wines

Image: Simon Reece, ‘wall I’ 2026, ceramic, glaze and fluoro acrylic, 16 x 9 x 5cm.

30/05/2026

A bit about Muku the White Swiss Shepherd who is one of the Wine Dogs. She didn’t meet any of customers today, it was crowded and she was calm in the office. (Of course banging the door few times telling us to let her out). See this… I was cleaning up glasses and she stayed outside of the kitchen still, didn’t move even I was passing a few cm away from her nose so many times. Trust and love. We love her so much 💖

29/05/2026

There is so much to update, and I’ll share everything slowly over the next few weeks.

It was such an incredible trip to Japan — meeting customers, chefs, sommeliers, bottle shops, and wine bars in Osaka and Kyoto, as well as joining the IWC Sake judging in Saijo, Hiroshima.

Please keep an eye on upcoming posts!

🍷 Cellar Door Update – June Long Weekend 🍷

5th June – I’ll be at Hunter Valley Liqueurs & Baerami Olives on the main street of Denman (time TBA)
6th June – Cellar Door open 11 am – 4 pm
7th June – Cellar Door open 11 am – 4 pm
8th June – Cellar Door open 11 am – 4 pm

Hope to see you over the long weekend!

*If you would like a sake tasting, please book in advance via email: [email protected]

17/05/2026

Serious work will commence from this afternoon, but had a bit of fun and learning culture in Saijo Hiroshima with judges, Toji and Kuramoto last night. You really have to visit to know that area.
来てみないと本当の事はわからない！日本の文化は素晴らしい。本日午後からIWC Sakeのイベントが始まります。昨夜は早く着いていたジャッジ達と楽しく過ごしました。

08/05/2026

Getting cooler and Oden 🍢 is the perfect choice! Why not try? Cooked different types of fish cakes, veggies, tofu, soy bean curd, eggs and more… in tasty delicious dashi for hours🤤 Full of umami, delicious, healthy and great company with Small Forest Wines🥰 there are other traditional authentic Japanese dishes available of course🥰 Recommend to book if you want to get in prime time🤞🏻

07/05/2026

Wine tasting at Hunter Valley Liqueurs & Baerami Olives on the main street of Denman.

Tomorrow Friday 8th, 1 pm to 3pm ( maybe til 4 pm)

Please pop in and taste Small Forest Wine.
And, have a look the beautiful shop😍 You’ll always find some nice for yourself, for friends and especially for your mum 🥰

The cellar door will be open on the weekend.
Visit the cellar door for full wine tasting, glass wine, cheese platter with view.

02/05/2026

Thinking of visiting Denman NSW or the Upper Hunter?

This beautiful region has so much to offer — wineries, local cheese, country pubs, cafes, olive, unique shops, scenic drives and a relaxing country atmosphere. There are also plenty of accommodation options around to suit your style, whether you’re after a cosy country stay or a weekend getaway.

This peaceful view is from the Small Forest cellar door.

Sit back, slow down, enjoy a glass of wine and take time to recharge amongst the vines 🍷

Visit Denman in NSW. Explore Hunter Valley wineries, hotels and markets, find spectacular bushwalks, fishing, camping and more.