Johansen Wines

04/09/2026

Spring is starting to wake things up around the vineyard, and this is usually the time we'd return to regular cellar door hours.

For now though, we're still in the thick of it, with pruning finishing up, irrigation going back online, and plenty happening behind the scenes to get ready for the growing season.

The good news is we'd still love to welcome you !

If you're in Tumbarumba and would like to taste our w**es, just give me a call or send me a text on 0424 689 492. We'll work around whatever day suits you and organise a tasting at a time that works for both of us.

It's a great chance to experience the vineyard as it comes back to life and enjoy a relaxed, personal tasting in the shearing shed.

Looking forward to having you here.

Tom

26/08/2026

We're pretty bloody stoked to share that Johansen Wines has been named a Regional Finalist in the 2026 Riverina Murray Business Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism.

To be recognised alongside so many great businesses in our region is something we're incredibly proud of.

A huge thank you to Business NSW for the recognition and to the judges for considering our story.

This one belongs to everyone who's been part of the journey. To our family who planted these vines 35 years ago, our customers who choose to support a small family w**ery, everyone who's visited the cellar door or stayed at Glenburnie Cottage, and the local community that's backed us every step of the way.

Everything we do is about looking after this place, growing great grapes, making honest w**e, and showing people why Tumbarumba is so special.

Thanks for being part of the ride.

26/08/2026

When the youngest pulls a sickie but you are still a few hectares behind on pruning.

Hammock ✓
Book ✓
Snacks ✓
Water bottle ✓

Winter's meant to be helping us out here... instead it's looking suspiciously like spring.

16/08/2026

Sunday jobs that don’t make it onto the to do list, but probably should.

A little maintenance now makes the work a whole lot easier when the secateurs are back in the vineyard. 🍇

28/07/2026

When we ordered 20 tonnes of straw, we realised we had absolutely no idea how far it would actually go.

Would it cover one hectare? Ten hectares? The whole vineyard?

So we decided to measure it.

After spreading, weighing and adjusting the coverage, we landed on around 1.3 kg of straw per metre of row. For us, that looks like it will provide the right amount of coverage without using more straw than we need.

Just to be clear, this isn’t a recommendation. It’s simply the rate that seems to work for our vineyard, our soils and what we’re trying to achieve. I know the AWRI has published work using application rates more than double this, so there isn’t a one size fits all answer.

Hopefully this gives others a practical reference point if you’re trying to estimate how much straw you’ll need. Sometimes that’s the hardest question to answer before you even get started.

As always, we’re learning as we go. If you’ve got any tips, experiences or questions about under vine mulching, feel free to hit me up. We’d love to hear what’s working in your vineyard.

16/07/2026

Farming, fencing and Viti mates I need your thoughts on speed knots ?

23/06/2026

14/06/2026

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There’s nothing quite like winter in Tumbarumba.

Good food. Great local w**e. Stories from the people who grow and make it all. Gather around the fire and join us for what promises to be a memorable evening.

Hope to see you there. 🔥

01/06/2026

1st of June at the farm means a few things 🍂✂️

Pruning season has officially begun. The vineyards are going dormant and the next few months are all cold mornings, sore hands and making next year’s w**e one cut at a time.

It also means the cellar door is closed for regular hours while we get stuck into pruning. But if you’re in town and chasing some w**e, we can absolutely sort you out 🍷 Just shoot me a message or give me a call and we’ll tee up a tasting.

And finally… I have once again forgotten to service my secateurs before pruning season 🤦‍♂️🤣

So if you see me halfway through June holding these things together with duct tape, baling tw**e and blind optimism, just know this was entirely preventable.

Also apologies in advance to the neighbours, who over the next few months will be subjected to 8 straight hours of off-key Melissa Etheridge echoing across the vineyard while I prune.

Winter in the vineyard. Wouldn’t trade it. 🍇

21/05/2026

‼️International Chardonnay Day Special 🥂 ‼️

Happy International Chardonnay Day- yay! 🎉

To celebrate, we are offering you the chance to get your hands on and taste three of our UNRELEASED Chardonnays.

•2023 vintage shows tension, minerality and drive.
•2024 vintage carries more energy and generosity.
•2025 vintage brings purity and brightness.

Pack Includes:
• 4 x 2023 Unbridled Chardonnay
• 4 x 2024 Unbridled Chardonnay
• 4 x 2025 Unbridled Chardonnay
12 bottles total.

Check out this special deal on our website
➡️ https://www.johansenw**es.com.au/product-page/unbridled-chardonnay-vertical-pack-2023-2025