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 20 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?
Monday 7 April | 11AM – 3PM
📍WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE
‘SA ICONS’ TASTING TRAIL
Ever tried a Yo-Yo? How about a Haigh’s choc button or Beerenberg jam?
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!
- Leconfield Coonawarra: Sample a curated selection of Maggie Beer’s iconic produce, from exquisite preserves to mouthwatering gourmet goodies.
- Balnaves of Coonawarra: Taste a select range of Beerenberg products and enjoy a delicious burst of flavours that pair perfectly with their cheese box and a glass of wine.
- Majella Wines: Treat your tastebuds to a sample of Haigh’s luxurious chocolates – the perfect complement to any fine wine.
- Katnook Estate: Refresh yourself with a taste of a crisp Bickford’s drink or indulge in their exceptional wines – or both! The choice is yours!
- Bowen Estate: Finish your wine tasting with a sweet treat – a YoYo biscuit, a true South Australian icon that’ll have you coming back for more
Wednesday 9 April – Friday 13 April
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FOOTY FLAIR AND FLAVOUR PAIR AT RAIDIS
On your way to Adelaide’s epic AFL Gather Round festival, swing by Raidis Estate for a day of fun, food, and footy flair. Treat your taste buds to our gourmet mini pie and wine pairing experience, perfectly crafted to fuel your footy spirit.
Then, take on the handball competition – with wine up for grabs for the grown-ups and treats for the kids!
It’s the ultimate blend of family fun and indulgence, where you can let your inner kid run free while savouring the best of Coonawarra.
Wednesday 9 April – Sunday 13 April
TIME | 12noon – 3pm
COST | FREE ENTRY. Food and Wine various prices
📍RAIDIS ESTATE
FOOTY LEGENDS WINE FLIGHTS
Discover how Zema Estate’s aged reds and vibrant whites match iconic football attributes in the “Footy Legends Wine Flight.” Sample “The Speccy Sauvignon Blanc”, “One Percenter Cluny Blend”, or “The Ball Buster Shiraz”, each inspired by the traits of great players.
While you’re there, indulge in “Half-Time Grazing Platters,” featuring premium South Australian produce, and before you hit the road, grab a “Gather and Go Pack” – a curated selection of wines to enjoy on your journey.
DATE | Wednesday 9 – Tuesday 15 April
TIME | 10AM – 5PM
📍ZEMA ESTATE
PARKER PIES
Pop into Parker Estate and enjoy a deluxe locally made Beef & Cabernet, or Chicken & Chardonnay Pie and served with locally made relish, a side salad, and glass of Cool Climate Chardonnay, Shiraz or Cabernet.
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.
DAILY | 11AM- 3PM
Find out more here
📍PARKER ESTATE
FOOTY FRANKS AT BRAND’S LAIRA
Pop into Brand’s Laira and enjoy a footy favourite, the humble footy frank! We will be serving Franks from 7th – 18th April. Your choice to stay original just a squirt of tomato sauce or add some condiments! Don’t forget the WINE! Wear your footy gurnsey into cellar door and receive members pricing on all wine purchases.
THURSDAY 10TH – FRIDAY 18TH APRIL
📍BRAND’S LAIRA COONAWARRA
PASTA WITH A VIEW
Tuck into a serve of authentic Italian pasta whilst enjoying fabulous vista views from Hollick Estate’s upstairs restaurant. Offering a warm and inviting atmosphere, you’ll be hard-pressed to find pasta (or a view) this good anywhere in the Limestone Coast – from silky fettuccine to delicate gnocchi. (GF, Veg & Vegan available!)
Enjoy a free drink with the purchase of any main meal during Gather Round.
WEDNESDAY 9 – SUNDAY 13, 12noon – 3pm
📍HOLLICK ESTATES
RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED
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
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.
TASTING AVAILABLE DAILY
COST | $39.00 per person
📍DIGIORGIO FAMILY WINES
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
📍PATRICK OF COONAWARRA
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.
