Sevenhill Cellars wine producer recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours list

Sevenhill Cellars winemaker Brother John May has been recognised on the Queen’s Birthday honours list, being made a member of the Order of Australia. Brother John has dedicated much of his life to producing wine and promoting tourism in the Clare Valley. He said he had become a winemaker overnight at Sevenhill in 1972, after a string of unfortunate illnesses and bereavements.