Kirkton Estate Semillon The William Hunter Valley 2023

"Kirkton" Estate, the first vineyard to be established in the Hunter Valley, is located in a picturesque river valley, on the banks of the Hunter River, approximately 6 kilometers north of Branxton.

Although the first vineyard acreage in Australia, was planted at Rose Hill in 1791, Kirktons' historic importance grew from its intrinsic association with James Busby (the owner's son), and its role in being the incubator for what remains the largest and most diverse viticulture assessment project undertaken in Australia. The 365 varieties of vines James Busby planted at his fathers vineyard "Kirkton", together with the numerous publications relating to Viticulture and Winemaking, bestowed upon him, recognition as the "Father of the Australian Wine Industry". -Winery notes