Ottelia | Mother’s Day Long Lunch
This Mother's Day, treat your mum to a delectable dining experience at the one and only Ottelia Restaurant in Coonawarra. Six courses plus a glass…
This Mother's Day, treat your mum to a delectable dining experience at the one and only Ottelia Restaurant in Coonawarra. Six courses plus a glass…
Celebrate Mum this Mother’s Day at Hollick Estates with a relaxed and delicious dining experience in the heart of Coonawarra. On Sunday 10 May, guests…
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For one night only, the iconic Adelaide Central Market will transform into a tasting haven as more than 20 Coonawarra wineries bring the region’s finest…
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…
Parker Estate is very proud to be hosting the Stand Like Stone Foundation as they welcome Australian of the Year and Thai cave rescue hero…
Bring out your inner Italian at DiGiorgio Family Wines, sipping premium terroir-driven wines while learning how to make your own authentic pasta using a treasured…
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…
Guests are invited to the historic Katnook Estate Cellar Door for a relaxed Friday night pre-dinner experience. Enjoy a specially selected museum magnum from the…
Constellations and Cluny at Zema Estate invites visitors to slow down and savour the simple pleasures of a Coonawarra winter night. Set among the region's…
Step into the heart of the Bowen Estate winery for a journey through their classic coonawarra wines and a dinner to remember. As the…
Join Bowen Estate as they celebrate the 50th release of Bowen Estate Shiraz with a decade-long retrospective tasting. This vertical tasting offers a unique snapshot…
For one night only, Raidis Estate, Patrick of Coonawarra and Redman Wines are coming together for a dinner that proves great wine is even better…
Join Brian “Prof” Lynn as he guides you through the art of brandy making at Majella. The first brandy distilled in Coonawarra in over 70…
One night. One region. Dozens of cellared treasures Join up to 15 Coonawarra wineries in one location for one night only, as winemakers and vignerons…
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,…

Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations is one of South Australia’s best regional wine-based events, with over 50 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. The annual festival offers a combination of food and wine events, tasting experiences, live music and more!
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 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 at Zema Estate or ‘live it up’ with long weekend vibes served up all weekend at Brand’s Laira. 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.
Pasta Making and Lunch with the Digiorgio Family – Thursday 2nd October, BOOK NOW
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day – 4 Player Ambrose Competition – Friday 3rd October, Penola Golf Course. Registrations opening soon! (Email marketing@coonawarra.org to be the first to know when registrations open)
DiGiorgio Family Wines Property Tour + Private Tasting– Friday 3 October – BOOK NOW
Bellwether Wines Table of 10 – Friday 3 October
Koonara Savoury Bites & Cabernet Delights Brunch – Saturday 4 + Sunday 5 October
Live it Up at Brand’s Laira – Food Wine & Music – Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 October
Mrs Zema’s Pizza & Live Music – Saturday 4 October
Wynns Vertical Cabernet Masterclass – Saturday 5 +Sunday 5 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.
DiGiorgio Family Wines Property Tour + Private Tasting– Friday 10 October – BOOK NOW
Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail – WOOF & WINE WALK – Saturday 11 October
Make your Own Blend with Winemaker at Brand’s Laira – Saturday 11 + Sunday 12 October
Sangrias at Balnaves of Coonawarra – Saturday 11 + Sunday 12 October
Cabernet Soiree Dinner at Parker Estate – Saturday 11 October
Wynns Vertical Cabernet Masterclass – Saturday 11 + Sunday 12 October
More details + events to come….
Immerse yourself in food and wine over the weekend with a casual 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, Katnook Estate’s Lunch in the Stables and cooper demonstrations at Yalumba Menzies. 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 17th October- BOOK NOW
Coonawarra Combined Wineries Cabernet Decade[nce] Tasting- Friday 17 October
Balnaves Casual Cabernet Breakfast – Saturday 18 October
Majella Prof’s Paella + Decade of Cabernet Tasting – Saturday 18 October
Paint + Sip at Brand’s Laira – Saturday 18 + Sunday 19 October
Katnook – St Bee’s in the Stables Luncheon – Saturday 18 October – BOOK NOW
Yalumba – From Vines to Barrel – Saturday 18 October
Combined Winemaker’s Degustation Dinner at Pipers of Penola – Saturday 18 October
Wynns Vertical Cabernet Masterclass – Saturday 18 + Sunday 19October
Ottelia’s Spring Fling | Long Lunch – Sunday 19 October – BOOK NOW
More events to come….
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CCC SHUTTLE BUS: $22.50 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.
