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A red wine lover’s delight! Cabernet Die-hards this one is for you!
Join up to 15 Coonawarra producers at the iconic Wynns Coonawarra Estate for one night only in October, as winemakers and vignerons gather to showcase the superior ageing ability of Coonawarra’s signature variety – Cabernet Sauvignon.
The event is conducted as a stand up tasting with guests invited to rove the room to meet the producers, whilst tasting and comparing wines from the 2016 vintage and older alongside current release cabernets.
Discover how the characteristics of Cabernet change and develop over the years, displaying a true testament to longevity.
A shuttle bus will be operating to transport guests from Penola to and from the event. Tickets must be booked in advance online via the ticketing link.
DINNER PACKAGE – Top off the night at the nearby Ottelia restaurant with a degustation to delight. Enjoy the 5-course degustation dinner with paired wines. Book your dinner package at the time of booking.
OTTELIA BREAD & BUTTER
WOOD ROASTED CABBAGE, CASHEW CREAM, SAVOURY GRANOLA
2025 Ottelia Pinot Gris
TWICE COOKED CHICKEN, CORN, SPRING ONION
2022 Ottelia Sangiovese
MIDDLE EASTERN SPICED LAMB, CARROTS, LABNE
2022 Ottelia Cabernet Sauvignon
RHUBARB & ORANGE TRIFLE, WINE JELLY
2026 Ottelia ‘Anytime White’
Please make us aware of any allergies or dietary requirements when ordering. Every effort is made to avoid allergens; however, all dishes are prepared within the same environment, and we cannot guarantee they are allergen-free.
DATE | Friday 16 October
Tasting Session | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | $45pp
Dinner Package 7:45pm- 9:45pm | $ 170pp (includes tasting event fee)
*For dinner only enquires please contact Heidi on 0447 165 720
PENOLA TOWN SHUTTLE BUS | $18pp.
SHUTTLE BUS COLLECTION TIMES (*subject to slight variation):
5:05pm Penola Foodland car park
Guests staying at Penola Coonawarra Caravan Park and Alexander Cameron Suites, are requested to board here. Drop off will be available at these accommodations on the return trip)
5:10pm Coonawarra Motor Lodge, 116 Church Street Penola
5:12pm Must @ Coonawarra Apartments
5:22pm Chardonnay Lodge/ ‘Coonawarra Place Motor Inn’, Riddoch Hwy
Return trip to Penola will be made at the conclusion of the tasting event.
*This event is conducted as a stand up tasting event. Tickets to this event are fully pre-paid and non-refundable
Please note that filming/photography may be taking place during this event for promotional purposes. The photographs and recordings may appear across Coonawarra Vignerons + participating member winery social channels and digital media. By attending this event you consent to your image being used.
Coonawarra Vignerons support the responsible consumption of alcohol. Spittoons will be provided at this tasting event, and attendees are encouraged to stay hydrated at the water stations supplied.
