COVID-19 may be causing chaos, but the wine is still flowing in Coonawarra. 

In response to Australian Federal Government announcements on 22 March 2020, trading has changed significantly for many regional businesses, including our own in Coonawarra.

Due to the restrictions placed on licensed venues, prohibiting public access, Coonawarra Cellar Doors are no longer able to host in-house tastings or gatherings. Wine sales for consumption OFF premises is permitted.  South Australian Wine Industry Association, has advised that the public are allowed to enter cellar door premises to purchase the producer’s product, pick up an order and then leave.  Cellar Doors, therefore, are operating like bottle shops enabling visitors to purchase and collect with limited direct contact.

As a result of these most recent restrictions, handed down by the Federal and South Australian Government, we are seeing the closure of cellar doors and tasting rooms throughout the region, to curb the spread of coronavirus.

All that said and done, Small businesses need you now more than ever. That includes our wine producers.

So, if you’re needing to top up your wine supply to get you through these uncertain times, support local and take advantage of some great offers (Free Freight* is just the beginning!)

Support the little guys so that they can survive this crisis and continue to keep the wine flowing for us all.

Whether you are visiting or planning a visit to Coonawarra, or simply wish to purchase from any given producer, we encourage you to phone the winery/cellar door directly or place your order online.

View the full list of Coonawarra wineries and producers here. You’ll be sure to find a brand you recognise or discover a new favourite!!

This is a rapidly changing environment, and we will endeavour to keep you as informed as we can.