Mike and Judy Press founded their winery in 1998. Originally their idyllic retirement plan, instead it became a thriving business. In 2017 Bob and Yuko Harris purchased the winery, keeping Mike on as winemaker.

The vineyard sits 500 metres above sea level in the Kenton Valley, near Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills. With a cool climate akin to that of Bordeaux, appropriately it is planted to classic French varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Mike Press staunchly believes that good wine comes from a good vineyard, and takes a hands on approach from vine to bottle.

Mike Press Wines is a benchmark for quality at a reasonable price, producing clean, crisp whites and aromatic reds. In select years, when the vintage has been exceptional, they make the MP1 label.