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…
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…
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…
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…
Discover the diversity of Limestone Coast wines at the 2026 Limestone Coast Wine Show Public Tasting. After a week of intense judging, wine lovers are…
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…
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations is one of South Australia’s best regional wine-based events, with over 70 unique food and wine experiences designed to showcase and celebrate the Coonawarra wine region’s beautiful signature red wine: Cabernet Sauvignon.
Enjoy the spring-time celebrations across the month of October, with every week/weekend featuring themed events.
The annual festival offers a combination of food and wine events, tasting experiences, live music and more throughout October. From degustation dinners to masterclasses, vertical tastings to winery tours the region will offer wine enthusiasts the opportunity to savour world-class wines, enjoy the country hospitality and discover why Coonawarra is regarded as Australia’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon producing region.
Tee off with the who’s who of Coonawarra at the Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day, try your hand at blending your own wine, enjoy a sparkling cabernet breakfast, take a winery tour, indulge in a chocolate and wine tasting, graze the day away and dine with winemakers at dinners to delight.
With a range of renowned regional wineries offering up events all month long, there is no shortage of activities to celebrate, activate and educate your senses.
Free and ticketed tastings and events Friday 29th Sept – 31st October in various venues.
Cruise on in to Coonawarra for a fun-filled weekend with your family and friends. On this weekened there are activities to delight and amuse all ages. Hit the Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail, or take to the greens for a round of golf and enjoy a wine or two with the who’s who of Coonawarra at the picturesque Penola Golf course.
Relax and enjoy pizza and tunes or have a ‘Great Day Out’ with food, wine and music on the lawns of Leconfield Coonawarra. Live it up with long weekend vibes served up all weekend at Brand’s Laira, with sweet treats and produce plates at various wineries in the region. Our cellar doors are well equipped with oodles of indoor and outdoor toys to make sure the kids have as much fun as the adults.
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day – 4 Player Ambrose Competition – Friday 29th September 2023. REGISTRATIONS OPEN! Register your team here
Koonara Wines Decadence Lounge – Friday 29th September
Pizza and Tunes at Raidis Estate- Saturday 30 September
Rymill Cabernet Carnival – Sunday 1 October
Sunday Tacos with Nacho Average Taco Truck at Wynns – Sunday 1 October
More events to come….
Cabernet doesn’t just taste great on its own, it is also the ideal blending variety. To showcase this our wineries are offering a range of tastings and events featuring Cabernet blends.
Pasta Making and Lunch with the Digiorgio Family – Thursday 5th October, BOOK NOW
DiGiorgio Family Wines Property Tour + Private Tasting- Friday 6th October BOOK NOW
Leconfield Day “Great Day Out”- Saturday 7th October
Sangria’s at Balnaves! – Saturday 7th + Sunday 8th October
The Family Feast – Progressive Lunch – Saturday 7th October BOOK NOW
Wynns Coonawarra & Ottelia | Japanese Inspired Dinner – Saturday 7th October BOOK NOW
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Immerse yourself in food and wine over the weekend with a sparkling cabernet breakfast at Balnaves of Coonawarra and a range of lunch and dinner options on offer, including the return of Majella’s ever popular Paella Fiesta, Brand’s Laira’s Burgers and Beats, Raidis Estates Pizza and Tunes and a whole day of family fun at Rymill’s Cabernet Carnival. 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.
Take part in a winery tour at DiGiorgio on Friday or discover the beauty of Bellwether’s heritage winery set in an old shearing shed across the weekend.
There is no shortage of tastings to be enjoyed all weekend long… so gear up for a jam-packed weekend!
More details coming soon…..
DiGiorgio Family Wines Property Tour + Private Tasting– Friday 13th October BOOK NOW
Coonawarra Combined Wineries Cabernet Decade[nce] Tasting– Friday 13 October – BOOK NOW
Coonawarra Cabernet Masterclass – Saturday 14 October
Balnaves Sparkling + Breaky Rolls – Saturday 14 October
Burgers and Beats at Brand – Saturday 14 October
Majella Prof’s Paella + Decade of Cabernet Tasting – Saturday 14 October
My Big Fat Greek Party- Raidis Estate – Saturday 14th October BOOK NOW
Katnook Dinner of Decadence – Saturday 14 October, BOOK NOW
Combined Winemaker’s Degustation Dinner at Pipers of Penola – Saturday 14 October BOOK NOW
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Celebrate, educate and activate your senses with an array of tasting experiences and food & wine events featuring Coonawarra’s champion variety- Cabernet Sauvignon.
Alongside the traditional tasting lineups, don’t miss your chance to taste newly produced wines, that aren’t destined for bottling and release for another year or two…or possibly longer!
DiGiorgio Family Wines Property Tour + Private Tasting– Friday 20th October BOOK NOW
Golden Guitar Nominee Andy Penkow – LIVE AT RAIDIS – Friday 20th October, BOOK NOW
Aged Wine + Vintage Pies at DiGiorgio – Saturday 21+ Sunday 22 October
Pizza and Tunes at Raidis Estate – Saturday 21st October, BOOK NOW
More events to come….
It’s “Show Time” in Penola/Coonawarra with sideshow alley making its return to town offering all the typical amusements with a touch of country flair.
The festivities continue in Coonawarra for this, the final weekend of Cabernet Celebrations, with plenty of fun still to be had. Celebrate, educate and activate your senses with an array of tasting experiences and food & wine events featuring Coonawarra’s champion variety- Cabernet Sauvignon.
DiGiorgio Family Wines Property Tour + Private Tasting– Friday 27th October BOOK NOW
More events to come….
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CCC SHUTTLE BUS: $20 per person per day. Unlimited travel to wineries between 10:30am and 4.30pm on Saturday’s and Sunday’s throughout October.
Tickets must be booked online in advance, with passengers requested to indicate where they would like to disembark upon booking.
