Brands Laira | Hidden Gems
2026-07-25 11:00 - 2026-07-26 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Brand’s Laira Coonawarra, 14860 Riddoch Hwy, Coonawarra, SA, 5263, Australia
Each weekend during July, Brands Laira will be blowing the dust off their wine library to find some ‘Hidden Gems’. Discover the delight of gracefully aged Coonawarra wines as they uncork/unscrew the tops off a different variety each weekend to share with you!
DATE 4 + 5 July – One Seven One Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 +2016 + 2018
DATE 11+12 July – Blocker’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 + 2014 + 2015
DATE 18 + 19 July – One Seven One Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 + 2016 + 2018
DATE 25+ 26 July – Sparkling Cabernet vertical tasting
1991 + 1995 + 1996
They’ll also have Magnum of 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon open across all weekends.
TIME: 11am – 4pm
COST: Tasting Free
BOOKINGS: Not required

Banks Thargo | Back Vintage Tasting
2026-07-25 12:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Banks Thargo, 207 Racecourse Road, Penola, SA, 5277, Australia
Head to Banks Thargo Cellar Door each weekend throughout July, meet owners Heather and Jon, and taste their range of wines. A back vintage tasting will be available exclusively for Cellar Dwellers.
Every Saturday & Sunday in July
TIME | 12noon-5pm
BOOKINGS | Appreciated for groups of 6 or more.
Phone 0408 828 124 to book.

Yallum Park: Homestead Tour
2026-07-26 | Yallum Park, 4325 Mount Burr Rd, Penola, SA, 5277
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 house of its grandeur in Australia.
The property boasts extensive gardens and is heritage listed – a whirlpool of history to be discovered!
The mansion is open for visitors who can view an extensive collection of English wallpapers dating from 1878 to 1880 as well as stroll through the beautiful and extensive gardens.
Tours take place on the 4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.
TIME | 11am and 2pm.
DURATION | 1 HOUR
COST | $20pp
Bookings are essential.Please call 0418 854 505 to reserve your spot

Coonawarra Community Club Tea Night
2026-07-31 17:30 - 22:30 | Coonawarra Hall, Memorial Drive, Lot 14, Davis Road, Coonawarra, SA, 5263, Australia
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 Community Club members.
Have a yarn with the every day, grassroots people of this fine region. Mix and mingle with the wine growers, the winemakers, the cellar door staff, the viticulturists, the farmers, the store owners, the teachers and their families, and so many more. As authentic as it gets!
LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
*The Club is open every Friday Night for drinks from 5.30.
MEALS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE LAST FRIDAY of the month
Bar Opens 5:30pm | Meals from 6:30pm
Call ahead to get the week by week menu and book your meal :
Karen 0408063906 | Winnie 0438363307

MAJELLA | A Decade of Majella Cabernet – Vertical
2026-10-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Majella Wines, 2131 V&a Lane, Coonawarra, SA, 5263, Australia
ONE DAY ONLY! Discover and savour the excellence of Majella and celebrate the renowned Coonawarra Cabernet with a special ten-year vertical tasting of Majella Cabernet Sauvignon.
Meet and chat with Majella’s winemakers, Bruce and Michael, and gain insights into the winemaking process.
This is a perfect opportunity to sample the wines and discuss their development, especially if you have a collection of Majella Cabernet Sauvignon in your cellon’t miss this unique and unforgettable experience!
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER | 10am- 4:00pm
COST | Free
BOOKINGS | Appreciated for large groups
Contact: Lisa or Nerys on 08 8736 3055 | admin@majellawines.com.au

MAJELLA | Prof's Paella
2026-10-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Majella Wines, 2131 V&a Lane, Coonawarra, SA, 5263, Australia
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, the event pairs delicious flavours with Majella’s wines, creating a lively atmosphere where good food, great wine, and fabulous company take centre stage.
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER | 11 – 3pm
Food available from 11:30 am (until sold out)
COST | $8 Paella Portion | Wine available by the glass
BOOKINGS | Appreciated for groups
Contact: Lisa or Nerys on 08 8736 3055, admin@majellawines.com.au
