Vineyards and wines are all organic at Gemtree. Take an 800 metre walk around the 'wetlands' by the cellar door and learn about the native trees, birds, frogs and animals of the area. Then move to the cellar doo panoramic view across the McLaren Vale vineyards. Interesting selection of quality wines to taste and buy. Platters of local foods for sale to make the visit complete.
We were taken to Gemtree for a tasting in early 2010 while doing a private day tour of McLaren Vale with Adelaide with Barossa Epicurean Tours. We were only there briefly for a tasting and it was our favorite--almost five years later we often mention we wish it were easier to get Gemtree wine here at home. On New Year's Day 2015 we opened a 2008 Luna Roja Tempranillo that we brought back in our luggage, and it was fantastic!
Visited Gemtree on drive through the hills. Our children loved the playground and we loved the delicious wine and gorgeous views. Sadly we live in another state otherwise we would visit there more often. The seller door wine maker was incredibly knowledgeable and very interesting. I now actively buy Gemtree whenever I find it in the store. All of the area is sustainable and the fact that the wine is organic means no headache in the morning!
All organic vineyards and wines. The cellar is situated beautiful with some very nices views. Very nice collection of wines to taste. We also shared a regional platter. There were two of us, but we could have shared easily with four. Excellent food!
It's not finished yet but what a gem of a location and such wonderful wines! Great and knowledgable service adds to the wonderful experience!
Bought a voucher for a platter & wine, what a lovely place to sit and enjoy their beautiful wines with a tasty cheese and meat platter, exellent staff top it off
This is a relatively new place with great views over the vineyards and valley. They source and grow everything that is organic. The taste of their wines are refreshing and different to the norm. The staff were very friendly and informative. It is all new and away from most other wineries in the Mclaren Vale.
Nice people, possibilty to taste a lot of wine, excellent regional platter with a lot of food, and great wine. The heaven is maybe into the Mac Laren Vale!! :-D
If McLaren Vale could be described as God's own country, then this is perfect place to experience from both a visual and taste perspective - all while your children are happily entertained within eyesight and earshot on the play equipment. The view from the cellar door and expansive deck takes in the whole McLaren Vale to the Gulf of St Vincent and Sellicks Hill - just gorgeous.The charming cellar door manager took us through the delightful variety of wines, shared a few bikkies with the kids. We left with a full box and thoughts that next time we will need to try one of their platters.
We had a great lunch platter sourced from local producers and all the wines we tasted were superb. The service was excellent and the staff were very attentive. The facilities were very nice. It was so good to go to a winery with such an emphasis on sustainability. The wines were organic and the coffee is organic fair trade.