Small Forest Wines
Overview
Discover the allure of Small Forest, a captivating boutique winery in Upper Hunter, led by Atsuko, Japan's trailblazing female winemaker. Experience her visionary winemaking at the Cellar Door.
With 36 years of winemaking spanning Japan, France, and Australia, including Sake production in 2009-2010, Atsuko offers unique insights. As an International Wine Challenge Sake Panel Chair Judge, she conducts exclusive tastings.
At the Cellar Door, sample sake, and four wines - Verdelho, Chardonnay, 100% Shiraz Rose, and Shiraz - all food-friendly styles. These wines have won accolades, including at the International Wine Challenge.
The Cellar Door doubles as an art gallery, showcasing local artists' works every few months. Periodic craft workshops and an annual string quartet concert add to the cultural experience.
Enjoy stunning views of Denman town from the Cellar Door while exploring a selection of high-quality local and international products, including Japanese crafts.
Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have handrails on all your stairways
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)
Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide information in large print
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
