Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations is one of South Australia’s premier regional wine events, bringing together more than 50 unique food, wine and tourism experiences designed to…
Explore the vines with Rymill's Vineyard Manager on a guided vineyard walk, then enjoy a tasting plate and wines sampled from the very vineyards you've…
Go behind the scenes with DiGiorgio Family Wines. Starting in cellar door, enjoy a tour of our property including points of interest, learn about the…
Leconfield Coonawarra is turning its Cellar Door pink to celebrate the relaunch of Syn Sparkling Rosé — and raising funds for a wonderful local cause…
Join Zema Estate for a fun day out with friends and family, as Mrs. Zema lovingly prepares her legendary homemade pizzas. Experience Zema’s Italian hospitality…
This Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers join Zema Estate for a wine tasting of current and back vintage wines in their nostalgic museum area.
A red wine lover's delight! Cabernet Die-hards this one is for you! 1 Decade. Dozens of Cabernets. 1 Night Only Join up to 15 Coonawarra…
Experience a rare opportunity to taste the future of Bowen Estate with an exclusive En Primeur tasting of wines from the outstanding 2025 Coonawarra vintage.…
Hop aboard for a relaxed day of wine, live music, and great company through the heart of Coonawarra with Fennell Charters and talented acoustic duo…
A highlight of the Cabernet Celebration program, enjoy lunch at Majella, featuring Prof’s Paella, whipped up by the man himself. Hosted in an informal setting,…
ONE DAY ONLY! Stop in at the Yalumba Menzies Wine Room on Saturday to meet the team – Menzies Winemaker Heather Fraser, Coonawarra Vineyard Manager…
Join Brands Laira for an intimate dining experience celebrating exceptional food, remarkable wines and the rich history of Coonawarra. Hosted by winemaker Brooke Blair, guests…
Step back into the roaring 1920s and uncover long-buried secrets in the heart of Coonawarra. Murder in the Vines is an immersive murder mystery inspired…
Step back into the roaring 1920s and uncover long-buried secrets in the heart of Coonawarra. Murder in the Vines invites you to an evening of scandal…
Join the Redman Family on Friday 23rd of October for an initmate dinner at our Coonawarra winery to re-launch Rouge Homme. With the Rouge Homme…
Blind wine tasting, played like trivia. Five wines with te labels hidden and multiple choice on your phone, so you're picking from options, not writing…
Yallum Park Homestead is a large Victorian Mansion that was built for John Riddoch between 1878-1880 and is said to be the best preserved Victorian…
Join members of the Coonawarra and Penola community at the monthly Coonawarra Community Club Tea Night. Pub style meals available to order cooked up by Coonawarra…
Get set for a night of fun when Raidis Estate hosts 'MY BIG FAT GREEK PARTY' Featuring legendary Adelaide Greek Banks Sizmos, it's guaranteed to…
Back by 'pup'ular demand after a sell-out debut, the Woof & Wine Walk returns - better than ever! This year, make a weekend of it!…
Cabernet Sauvignon is a thick-skinned, hardy, disease-resistant variety when planted in sympathetic environs and can produce wines with extraordinary power, elegance, structure and complexity. It produces some of the most exquisite and long-lived wines in the world. For centuries Bordeaux has been the reference for this variety.
During the 19th Century, cuttings were sent to new winemaking countries including California, Chile, the Cape Colony and Australia. After making its way into New South Wales in 1837, it found a perfect home in South Australia when Scottish pioneer John Riddoch established the Coonawarra Fruit Colony in 1893.
Coonawarra Cabernet is profoundly interlinked with the story of vinestock transmission around Australia. In modern times it has been at forefront of vineyard and wine making innovation, regionality, ageability and endurance.
This tasting will explore the history of Australian cabernet since the earliest days of colonial settlement and the progress of regional cabernet styles into current times. It will feature 12 wines that epitomise varietal and regional identity. While focussing on the elegance, identity and diversity of Coonawarra Cabernet, there wll be contrasting styles from Bordeaux, Italy, Margaret River and South Africa.
Join Andrew Caillard MW, author of the soon-to-be-released three-volume book ‘The Australian Ark – The story of Australian Wine 1788 to the Modern Era,’ and internationally renowned Coonawarra Winemakers, Sue Hodder and Andrew “Ox” Hardy for this exclusive, fascinating and not-to-be-missed masterclass.
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