Have you ever stood among the vines and thought, “I could get used to this”?
Now you can — thanks to a brand-new program from Hunter Wine Lab.
We’ve launched Sponsor a Vine, a chance for wine lovers to become part of the winemaking journey right here in the Hunter Valley. It’s a program that connects you directly to the source — your very own Chardonnay or Barbera vine, complete with a swing tag bearing your name, a personalised certificate of sponsorship, and a photo of your vine in our vineyard.
Over the next three years, you’ll follow the vine’s story from budburst to bottle — the pruning, flowering, harvest, and winemaking that bring each vintage to life.
“We wanted to create a deeper connection between people and the place their wine comes from,” says co-founder and winemaker Nathan Heuston. “It’s about sharing the full story — not just the bottled wine, but the seasons, the soil, the people, and the vines themselves.”
🌿 A Gift That Grows with You
With only 1,000 foundation vines available — 500 Chardonnay and 500 Barbera — each sponsorship is as personal as it is limited.
And because it’s launching right before Christmas, Sponsor a Vine makes the perfect gift for wine lovers: thoughtful, sustainable, and genuinely one-of-a-kind.
“It’s a gift that grows with you,” Nathan adds. “For those who love wine, it’s a way to be part of the vineyard — not just a visitor to it.”
Foundation sponsors will receive behind-the-scenes updates, invitations to harvest events, and first access to wines made from their vines. It’s a rare opportunity to experience winemaking from the inside out — and to feel a genuine sense of ownership in every glass.
🍷 Join the Journey
Sponsor a Vine is available exclusively online at
👉 hunterwinelab.com
Come join us on the journey — from farmers of vines to makers of wines.