Footy Fever is hitting Coonawarra, and with thousands of road trippers set to stream across the border from Victoria on their way to Adelaide for the four-day AFL footy festival, our region couldn’t be more excited to welcome visitors for a ‘TASTE OF SA’ while they’re passing through.
Ideally situated between Melbourne and Adelaide, the Coonawarra Wine Region is the perfect place to stop, refresh, indulge & unwine-d!
Our famed Coonawarra Strip is lined with over 25 Cellar Doors with some of Australia’s most recognised wine brands and boutique and family-owned operations, scattered along one stretch of road. So you’ll have plenty of options to fill your itinerary, and your glass!
AND, As a special treat for visitors passing through Coonawarra on their way to the Gather Round Football Festival, Coonawarra’s wineries are serving up some special treats and experiences to enjoy!
GATHE[R]OUND & TASTE COONAWARRA
Don’t miss this selection of cellar door experiences and special offerings being featured the week of AFL Gather Round. Keep an eye out for your team colours too – who will be flying your flag?
‘SA ICONS’ TASTING TRAIL
Ever tried a frog cake? How about a FruChoc or a classic Vili’s Pie?
The Coonawarra at Heart collective, comprising of Balnaves of Coonawarra, Bowen Estate, Leconfield Coonawarra, Katnook Estate and Majella Wine have raided the pantry and the fridge to bring you a taste of South Australia’s most famous brands!
- Enjoy a toasty warm Vili’s Beef Pie at Katnook Estate
- Sink your teeth into a freshly baked cream and jam- filled ‘Kitchener Bun’ at Leconfield Coonawarra
- Hop into Balnaves of Coonawarra for a sweet Balfours ‘frog cake’
- Treat your tastebuds with choc-coated apricot delights, better known as ‘FruChocs’ at Majella Wines
- Wash it all down with a Farmers Union Iced Coffee at Bowen Estate….OR A WINE if you’d rather!
Wednesday 3 April – Friday 5 April
Download the SA ICONS TRAIL BROCHURE
BBQ & WINE WEDNESDAY WYNNS
Stop in at the iconic Wynns Coonawarra Estate for a wine tasting and a kick of the footy on the stunning winery lawns. “The Coonawarra BBQ” is being brought back to life with the classic snag on the barbie available and a special tasting of the 2008 premium Michael Shiraz Magnum.
DATE | Wednesday 3 April
TIME | 12noon – 5pm
COST | FREE ENTRY. Food and Wine various prices
📍WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE
PARKER PIES
Pop into Parker Estate and enjoy a deluxe homemade, locally sourced lamb and rosemary pie.
Treat yourself and take the opportunity to sample Parker Estate’s exquisite wines, locally crafted beer, and award winning Gins.
There’s something for everyone.
Saturday 30 March – Sunday 7 April
📍PARKER ESTATE
WINE FLIGHT WITH 6 BITES AT DIGIORGIO
Enjoy a reserved seated tasting of six premium wines matched with delectable regional produce. Wines include sparkling, white wine and red wine from DiGiorgio’s Coonawarra and Renaissance range.
Sit back and taste in the comfort of the cellar door or outside with views of the estate and vineyards.
COST | $39.00 per person
📍DIGIORGIO FAMILY WINES
BOOKINGS REQUIRED
LONG LUNCH AT OTTELIA
A celebration of the wine & food of the Limestone Coast. Walk in and taste the growing portfolio of Ottelia wines. Enjoy their mouthwatering menu which showcases the abundance of produce found within the region and the fresh ingredients grown in the fodder garden. You can’t go past their woodfired sourdough pizza’s – also available for takeaway!
THURSDAY – MONDAY, 11am – 3pm
📍OTTELIA RESTAURANT
BOOKINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
LIGHT BITES AT BRAND’S
Looking for a light bite to eat? Enjoy a selection of seasonal dishes, at the stunning Brand’s Laira cellar door overlooking the vineyards and sprawling lawns. Choose from Soup of the Day, Ploughman’s Platter, Pastry of the day or a tasting plate – perfectly paired with your favourite drop of wine.
COST | from $10. View the sample menu here
CALL (08) 87363260 TO ORDER IN ADVANCE
📍BRAND’S LAIRA COONAWARRA
CHOCOLATE + WINE PAIRING – PATRICK OF COONAWARRA
Take yourself on a self-guided tasting of Patrick of Coonawarra wines, matched perfectly with Red Cacao Chocolate. The wines are chosen to complement the flavours and textures of nut, berry and toffee-infused milk and dark chocolates.
TASTING AVAILABLE DAILY
COST | $25pp
CALL (08) 8737 3687 TO BOOK
📍PATRICK OF COONAWARRA
CHOCOLATE + WINE PAIRING – KATNOOK ESTATE
Enjoy a delectable Cuvee Chocolate pairing with 4 of Katnook’s best-matched wines in the beautiful Katnook tasting room. Featuring Katnook Estate NV Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot, Estate Chardonnay, Estate Shiraz and Estate Cabernet, you’ll discover the exquisite match that is Chocolate and Wine!
TASTING AVAILABLE DAILY
COST | $20pp
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Reserve your spot online here
📍KATNOOK ESTATE
EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE
Want to know who is pouring what wines, where you can grab a bite to eat or what cellar doors welcome dogs on the property? You can refine your search here
Walk, ride or hit your stride along Coonawarra’s newest Tourism Trail- The Coonawarra Rail Trail, or weave your way through the vines and enjoy the Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail.
You can also download our Coonawarra Wine Region Map to help you navigate your way along the Coonawarra Strip.
