Paul and Jill Buttery established the Gemtree vineyards in McLaren Vale in 1980. Son Andrew runs the business and viticulturist daughter Melissa has introduced biodynamic methods and taken Gemtree to full organic certification. Melissa’s husband, Mike Brown, is Chief Winemaker. Gemtree wines are of consistently high quality and interest. Chinese investment has enabled increased production and strengthened exports – Gemtree’s organic certification is also officially recognised in China. The Buttery and Brown families see themselves as custodians of the land they utilise – their aim is to leave it in better condition than when they started. They say: ‘We want our legacy to live on for our children’.

<p>McWilliam's Mount Pleasant Estate’s incredible Hunter Valley Semillons, beautifully made and aged before release, are among the most consistent and attractive wines one could come across. </p> <p>The Mount Pleasant winery was established in 1880 by Charles King and then purchased by the legendary pioneer winemaker Maurice O’Shea, considered one of the fathers of the modern day wine industry. His legacy of great old Hunter wines and winemaking philosophy are still widely respected. The current owner McWilliam's purchased a half share in the winery in 1932 eventually securing full ownership.</p> <p>Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon (once called Hunter River Riesling) named after the Queen of Australia is a perennial favourite amongst wine enthusiasts. These wines, always released with bottle age, represent some of the best value on the market. Honeyed, straw-like aromas, profound fruit and vitality are all hallmarks of the style. The