Week 3- Back to our Roots

This week hails back to what once was the single festival weekend of Cabernet Celebrations…

Celebrate, educate and activate your senses with an array of wine experiences and events featuring Coonawarra’s champion variety- Cabernet Sauvignon.

There is every opportunity to taste some exquisite Coonawarra Cabernets in various events across the weekend. The region’s producers and winemakers will come together at an exclusive “meet the maker” tasting event showcasing 10-year-old Coonawarra cabernets alongside current releases – Friday 18th October.

Coonawarra’s esteemed Cabernet Masterclass returns this weekend, so if you consider yourself a wine connoisseur or want to expand on your global wine knowledge don’t miss this Masterclass at Parker Coonawarra Estate.

Immerse yourself in food and wine over the weekend with a sparkling cabernet breakfast and a range of lunch and dinner options on offer, including the return of Majella’s ever popular Paella Fiesta, Mrs Zema’s authentic Italian pizzas and DiGiorgios delectable Beef & Cabernet Pies.

The highly sought after combined wineries degustation dinner at Pipers of Penola is a highlight for those that seek an intimate culinary experience hosted by 5 Coonawarra winemakers.

There is no shortage of tastings to be enjoyed all weekend long… so gear up for a jam-packed weekend!

Note: To avoid disappointment, bookings to events and cellar doors are highly recommended.

Click below to find out more:

TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER

THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER

FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER

FEATURE EVENT

COLLECTIVE SHOWCASE: Coonawarra Cabernet Decade[nce] Tasting + Dinner

DIGIORGIO FAMILY WINES: Tour & Private Tasting

COONAWARRA WINERIES: Cabernet Franc Trail

COONAWARRA WINERIES WALKING TRAIL – Super Scavenger Hunt

HOLLICK ESTATES: Old World Italy with Old Vine Cabernet

SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER

FEATURE EVENT: International Cabernet Masterclass

BALNAVES OF COONAWARRA: Breakfast + Bubbles

ZEMA ESTATE: Mrs Zema’s Pizzas + Live Music

SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER

DIGIORGIO: Piccolos and Pastries at Pipers

ALL WEEKEND | DAILY TASTING EXPERIENCES

BRANDS LAIRA COONAWARRA: Cabernet Blends

DIGIORGIO FAMILY WINES: Cabernet Pies + Aged Wine

DIGIORGIO FAMILY WINES: Wine Flight Matched with Regional Bites

DIGIORGIO FAMILY WINES: Aged Cabernet | Frank’s Favourite | Produce Platters

LECONFIELD COONAWARRA: Sydney Reserve Tasting

PATRICK OF COONAWARRA: Chocolate + Wine Experience

PATRICK OF COONAWARRA: Crickets + Cabernet

PATRICK OF COONAWARRA: Cabernet + Kilpatrick

RAIDIS ESTATE: Back In Time With Billy & The Kid

WYNNS: Historic Vineyards Tasting

ZEMA ESTATE: Cabernet Aged to perfection

Hop on- Hop off service available!

For just $20 per person per day, you can toss away your keys and leave the driving to someone else!
Kick back and enjoy unlimited travel to wineries between 10:30am and 4.30pm with the Cabernet Celebrations Shuttle Bus.

The CCC Day pass is $20 pp for unlimited travel throughout the day, with first pick up from the Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre.

Tickets for the Shuttle bus must be purchased ONLINE. Passengers will receive a wristband upon boarding the bus on the allocated day of service.