Comedy Show an absolute Corker
Roars of laughter echoed across Coonawarra on Saturday when hundreds gathered at the Penola Racing Club for the critically acclaimed Grapes of Mirth comedy festival.…
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Results are in and the 36° South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup is a winner
Imperial Auction raises $25,800 to continue Coonawarra Wine Region grape grower, winemaker and community support. The 36o South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup is, without doubt, one…
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Summer Racing heats up at Penola with Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Action
Penola’s population will swell tomorrow as around 3000 spectators head trackside for the running of the 37th annual Coonawarra Vignerons Cup. Coonawarra Grape and Wine…
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Giddy up for the ultimate race day experience with Coonawarra Vignerons
ONLY ONE MORE WEEK – Thursday 17th January. The 36o South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup is, without doubt, one of the State’s best country race meets,…
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Vinehealth Australia issues outbreak Alert
LOXTON FRUIT FLY OUTBREAK: MOVEMENT CONDITIONS FOR WINE GRAPES Further to the Biosecurity Alert issued byVinehealth Australia on 7 December advising that PIRSA had…
Coonawarra Christmas 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…
Comedy and Wine : The perfect combination for a great day out in Coonawarra
After six sold-out events since its inception in 2017, GRAPES OF MIRTH has announced it will open its 2019 slate on South Australia’s Limestone Coast.…
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Stuffed Santa’s herald festive season start
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Coonawarra and Penola district as the annual Stuffed Santa Competition kicks into gear, with the first…
A New Era for National Advocacy with the Formation of Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated
In a historic event for the Australian wine industry, members of Australian Vignerons (AV) and Winemakers’ Federation of Australia have agreed to amalgamate and form Australian Grape…
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Competition Winner Announced
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations may be over, but for one lucky visitor to the region, the celebrations continue. Andrew Michelmore of North Haven, will be filling his cellar…
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Top Wine Accolade for Penley Estate Winemaker
This time last year, Kate Goodman was awaiting scan results from her oncologist to determine whether she was clear of breast cancer. One your on,…
Coonawarra celebrates Australian Women in Wine Awards – AWIW Winemaker of the Year
The winners of the 2018 Australian Women in Wine Awards were announced on Friday 16 November 2018 – at the largest ever gathering of Australian…
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Majella Coonawarra toasts to Royal Melbourne Wine Awards Success
Winemakers across the country are celebrating after the trophy winning wines at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards (RMWA) were announced at a presentation dinner on…
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Walk the Vine to Wine
Explore Coonawarra’s natural beauty, at your own pace, with a stroll amongst the vines as you walk the “vine to wine”. One of the most…
Coonawarra Celebrates Cabernet
Throughout the month of October, Coonawarra is set to be a hive of activity with the return of Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations. One of South Australia’s best…
WISA Study Tour to make an Impact
MEDIA RELEASE: Wine Industry Suppliers Australia Inc (WISA) is inviting grape growers, winemakers and associated stakeholders including industry suppliers to attend an information session aiming to establish…
Walking Trail App launched to enhance Coonawarra experience
Spring has sprung in Coonawarra, and so too has the urge to get out a be active, and what better way to do it than…
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Championing Australian wine in the USA
Coonawarra winemaker Sue Hodder will travel to the US this month to educate and update trade opinion leaders and influences on Australian wines. 100 influential…
MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Winemakers’ Welcome Budget 2018
MEDIA RELEASE Australian Winemakers’ Welcome Budget 2018 9 May 2018 The Winemakers’ Federation of Australia (WFA) welcomed the announcement in the 2018 Federal Budget of…
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Registrations Open for Statewide Chemical Collection
Growers, farmers and chemical users throughout the state have until 27 April to book their unwanted chemicals with Australia’s largest AGVET chemical disposal service, for…
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Coonawarra Cellar Doors Awarded
Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine has announced the winners of the 2018 Best Cellar Door Awards. The GT Wine judging panel traversed Australia’s Wine regions to uncover the country’s…
Save the Date! 2018 Grape Grower Roadshow
The Wine Grape Council of SA (WGCSA) is hitting the road to visit grape growers across SA and will be visiting the Coonawarra and Limestone…
Fruitful Investment for Treasury Estates
Treasury Wine Estates has added to its property portfolio with the purchase of the Wetherall Coonawarra vineyards.. The Wetherall property comprises 329ha of which 283ha carries…
Katnook Estate appoints new Senior Winemaker
Katnook Estate Coonawarra, yesterday announced the appointment of new Senior Winemaker, Tim Heath, who will start in the role in June 2018. Tim is currently Senior…
Nominations Open for 2018 Youth Recognition Awards
As part of the celebrations for 2018 SA Youth Week, the Wattle Range Council has announced that nominations are now open for the third consecutive…
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Coonawarra Showcasing at Cellar Door Festival
Coonawarra is coming to Adelaide to showcase at the multi-award winning Cellar Door Fest, a must-attend event for South Australian wine and produce lovers. The…
‘Out of the Blocks’ book launch celebrates Wynns Coonawarra
A Historical book depicting the history of Coonawarra’s oldest vineyard was launched last week among proud community members who celebrated the 15 year project. “Out…
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History
The Coonawarra wine region is as solid as its tri-century old gumtrees and as reliable as the rainfall that rolls in from the nearby Southern Ocean.
Coonawarra Cabernet
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted variety in the world. Coonawarra, with its maritime ripening conditions achieves the ultimate varietal expression.
The New Coonawarra
The Coonawarra’s terra rossa soils, climate and modern winemaking techniques have culminated in distinctively modern styles of Cabernet and Shiraz.
Vinehealth’s Wine Tourism Biosecurity Program – Information Sessions coming to Coonawarra!
Vinehealth’s Wine Tourism Biosecurity Program is being rolled out to Cellar Door, marketing and Tourism operators in Coonawarra during February Open to all industry colleagues,…
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Culture Shock – China Workshop! A Survival Guide to Chinese Business Customs and Etiquette
Is your business dealing with Chinese partners or planning on expanding to the Chinese market? Understanding the Chinese culture is vital to success in dealing…
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Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Results
Coonawarra Vignerons Cup continues to draw support Imperial Auction raises $16,500 to continue Coonawarra Wine Region grapegrower, winemaker and community support The 36th Annual Coonawarra…
Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Race Start Update
Please note due to hot weather forecast on Thursday 18 January 2018, the Penola meet will start at 10.00am, with Marquee time to remain unchanged,…
Coonawarra Vignerons Cup is just one week away
With more than 3,000 visitors each year, there’s a reason the Coonawarra Cup has the reputation as the State’s best country race meet, combining a…
Congratulations To The Winners of our ‘Tag & Win’ Competition!
We would like to congratulate Jasmine Mansbridge & Jeri Lee, the 2 lucky winners of the ‘Tag & Win’ Competition we held over the Christmas…
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Win a Case of Coonawarra & Henty Wines!
The Coonawarra & Henty Wine Regions have teamed up to give away a whopping 12 bottles of divine Coonawarra and Henty wines, produced in the cool…
Yalumba Menzies Wine Room – Now Open by Appointment
It is with much excitement that Yalumba announces that as of the 2nd November 2017 the Yalumba Menzies Wine Room will be open for tastings…
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Fund My Neighbourhood – Vote Now!
The $40m Fund My Neighbourhood initiative, currently being offered by the SA government, is providing local residents with the opportunity to influence the priorities to…
Limestone Coast Wine Show Next Week!
TRIFECTA TALK AT 2017 WINE SHOW Can leading grape grower Peter Balnaves make it three in a row at next week’s Limestone Coast Wine Show?…
