Rail Trail officially opened
The highly anticipated opening of the Coonawarra Rail Trail was celebrated on the weekend, with the official ribbon cutting taking place on Saturday 5 November.…
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Careers in Coonawarra: Coonawarra Vignerons Executive Officer
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and well organised professional to champion governance and drive promotional activities for the famed Coonawarra Wine Region.…
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Celebrating good times in Coonawarra
CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND: Frazer Scanlon, Emma Hayward, Craig Scerri and Cameron Ortlepp enjoy the opening weekend of the Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations at Raidis Estate. …
Coonawarra’s Reds draw dozens to the greens
Penola Golf Course played host to the 5th annual Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day on Friday 30th September, presented by the Coonawarra Vignerons, together with…
Coonawarra Wine Festival back for five weekends of fun!
The Coonawarra Wine Region is gearing up for a busy month ahead, as the Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Wine Festival returns this October. And, with uninterrupted…
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‘Musician’ strikes chord with judges
Coonawarra’s Majella Wines’ 2021 Musician was recently awarded the Imperial Hotel Trophy for the Best Dry Red Blend at the prestigious Cowra wine show. The…
Hitch a ride from Mount Gambier to Coonawarra!
There’s no better way to cruise into Coonawarra this October. If you’re based in the Blue Lake city, wine’not ditch your keys and jump aboard…
Plan your day out in Wine Country – 22nd Sept Public Holiday Trading Hours
Thursday 22nd September has been declared a national Public Holiday, and suddenly we find ourselves with an extra day up our sleeves to do….well, whatever…
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Spring celebrations bring events calendar to life
Tourism Industry stakeholders were invited to ‘Raise a Glass to Spring’ at the Tourism Industry Networking Event held at Rymill Coonawarra last week. The event…
Wynns celebrates anniversaries of wines and winemakers
Sue Hodder with John Riddoch bottles. Image courtesy TWE 2022 brings several celebrations to Wynns Coonawarra Estate. Winemaker Sue Hodder is celebrating her 30th year…
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Hitch a ride with the CCC Shuttle Bus!
HOP ON- HOP OFF SERVICE AVAILABLE WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER!* There’s no better way to cruise the Coonawarra Strip this October, than with the Shuttle Bus…
Coonawarra toasts to return of Cellar Door in the City, with sell out events across the country
It’s been a long time coming, but with borders re-opened and interstate travel returning to what it was before the pandemic, Coonawarra’s wineries were back…
Zema Estate celebrates a 40-year milestone
Zema Estate is this year celebrating its 40th anniversary through numerous events in Coonawarra and around Australia. What started as a love story in Calabria, Italy,…
2022 Coonawarra Cellar Door in the City Roadshow
The Coonawarra Cellar Door in the City Roadshow is back for 2022! After a 2 year hiatus, the wineries of Coonawarra are thrilled to be…
Careers in Coonawarra: Cellar Door Host & Trade Salesperson
Katnook Estate is a renowned, award winning wine brand with a reputation for producing Coonawarra wines of exceptional quality. The Cellar Door in Coonawarra is…
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Coonawarra Crowned Top Cabernet in National Wine Challenge!
The 2021 James Halliday Australian Chardonnay and Cabernet Challenge Trophy winners were announced in a live stream award ceremony overnight, with the Yalumba 2019 The…
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Careers in Coonawarra: Coonawarra Events & Marketing Officer
Events & Marketing Officer – PERMANENT PART TIME- (0.6 EFT) Coonawarra Grape & Wine Incorporated, known as the Coonawarra Vignerons (CV), is a non…
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Finalists announced for five-star wine tourism experiences
Eighteen wineries from eight different wine regions across South Australia have been announced as finalists in the South Australian Best of Wine Tourism Awards. Among…
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CCC Wine Giveaway Ts & Cs
Celebrating Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Month! These Terms and Conditions incorporate and must be read. Information about prizes and how to enter forms part of these…
Social Competition Ts & Cs
Celebrating International Cabernet Day! These Terms and Conditions incorporate and must be read. Information about prizes and how to enter forms part of these Terms…
Applications Open to decork South Australia’s best wineries
South Australia’s best wineries, cellar doors and wine tourism-related businesses are being highlighted as part of the 2022 South Australian Best of Wine Tourism Awards,…
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Cellar Dwellers Passport Trail Competition Winner Announced
Congratulations to Bill Giles of Stirling, SA, who has been drawn as the winner of the 2021 Cellar Dwellers “Passport Trail” competition, which was offered…
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Giveaway Competition Ts & Cs
Celebrating National Shiraz Day! These Terms and Conditions incorporate and must be read. Information about prizes and how to enter forms part of these Terms…
Cellar Dwellers 2021 will raise a glass despite new COVID restrictions
Source: The Advertiser, Wednesday 29th June. Journalist: Jessica Ball Covid-19 restrictions will once again impact the Coonawarra’s annual winter festival, but wineries are still stoking…
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Coonawarra June Long Weekend Guide
The June long weekend is just around the corner and there is no better time to escape to Coonawarra, to relax, savour and indulge. Winter…
Leading Regional Arts Festival Celebrates with Hallmark Events
Opera in a Cabaret setting, a high energy Basketball performer and a night of grass roots music heads up the jam-packed program of the Penola…
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Coonawarra Comedy Club a highlight for Arts Festival
Wynns Coonawarra Estate in conjunction with the Penola/Coonawarra Arts Festival are proud to announce the 13th Coonawarra Comedy Club will be held this year at…
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Ballot to Unlock the next round of Great State Vouchers
Coonawarra Experiences are among an impressive list of South Australian tour and ‘experience’ operators to be taking part in the next round of South Australia’s…
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Coonawarra Easter Long Weekend Guide
Easter is just around the corner and there is no better time to relax, indulge and explore! Our famed Coonawarra Strip is lined with over 25…
Coonawarra Cellar Doors Good Friday Trading Hours
With an extra long weekend to relax, indulge and explore, Coonawarra wineries can’t wait to welcome you this Easter. Our famed Coonawarra Strip is lined…
Careers in Coonawarra: Coonawarra Vignerons Executive Officer
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and well organised professional to champion governance and drive promotional activities for the famed Coonawarra Wine Region.…
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Swap California for Coonawarra Competition
WIN 2 nights in the famous Coonawarra Wine Region! Coonawarra Vignerons is giving one lucky person the chance to escape the crowds and experience this…
SWAP CALIFORNIA FOR COONAWARRA COMPETITION T&C’S
SWAP CALIFORNIA FOR COONAWARRA T&C’S 1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Conditions of Entry. Participation in this promotion is…
Coonawarra Road Tripping guide – From caves to coast, to fossils and vines!
Australians love a good road trip! We love nothing more than packing up the car and going to visit friends and family or exploring parts…
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Take a Walk on the Wine Side – Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail
The Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail One of the most appealing things about Coonawarra for visitors (apart, of course, from our fantastic wines!) is its relatively…
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Wine & Dine in Coonawarra
Dive into our local insights of where to eat in Coonawarra with our top suggestions for dining, whether it be an intimate dinner for two,…
Coonawarra Christmas & New Year Trading Hours
On behalf of the Coonawarra Vignerons, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break over the Christmas holiday period. Visiting Coonawarra over Christmas & the…
New senior winemaker announced for Katnook Estate
Accolade Wines has named Natalie Cleghorn as senior winemaker and manager for Coonawarra’s premium Katnook Estate. The announcement follows Accolade completing the acquisition of the…
2020 Year of the Cat(h)
Wynns Coonawarra Viticulturist, Dr. Catherine Kidman has been crowned ‘Viticulturist of the Year’ at the 2020 Women in Wine Awards. The prestigious award comes only…
Coonawarra Regional Wine Packs Timely Release with SA State Lockdowns enforcing cellar Door Closures
Australian wine lovers can now buy mixed bundles of wine from the Coonawarra Wine Region online, directly from the region’s producers, packaged and sent from…
