Coonawarra June Long Weekend Guide
There truly is something magical about travelling through wine country at any time of year, but when the temperature drops and the vines bare all,…
News
Rouge Homme returns to Redman Wines after 60 years
The Redman family has regained ownership of the iconic Rouge Homme brand, with Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) announcing the return of the historic local label…
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POSITION STATEMENT | Coonawarra Responds to Fracking Ban lift
The Coonawarra Vignerons are extremely disappointed with today’s announcement that the State Government intends to introduce a bill to Parliament next week to remove the…
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Coonawarra Tutorial Returns, Taking ‘Deeper than the Dirt’ to Adelaide and Brisbane
The Coonawarra Vignerons are bringing their highly regarded Coonawarra Tutorial: Digging Deeper than the Dirt to Adelaide and Brisbane this June, continuing the momentum of…
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60 Vintages: Bill Brand Celebrates Six Decades in the Vines
The 2026 vintage marks a remarkable milestone for one of Coonawarra’s most respected wine figures, with Bill Brand celebrating his 60th vintage in the region.…
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Next Gen Leader: Sally McDonald selected for Great Wine Capitals Executive Business Program
The Coonawarra wine community is celebrating the recognition of one of its own, with Sally McDonald of Zema Estate selected as a 2026 scholarship recipient…
Easter Long Weekend Guide
Make the most of your time in Coonawarra this Easter break, with an array of activities and events happening at Coonawarra’s wineries across the long…
Make it a Good Friday in Coonawarra this Easter
With an extra long weekend to relax, explore and unwine-d Coonawarra wineries can’t wait to welcome you this Easter. Our famed Coonawarra Strip is lined…
Stomping into Vintage: Coonawarra Launches 2026 Harvest
The spirit of harvest was officially welcomed in Coonawarra,Wednesday 4 March, as the Coonawarra wine community gathered at the historic Coonawarra Siding to mark the…
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Coonawarra March Long Weekend Guide
There is nothing like a long weekend to relax, recharge and explore. With an extra day up our sleeves on the March Long weekend to…
Zema Estate unveils new winemaker
Zema Estate has announced the appointment of Lewis White as Winemaker, marking the next chapter in the winery’s 44-year history while reinforcing its long-standing commitment…
Under the Hammer – Coonawarra at its finest
The Imperial Wine Auction will once again take centre stage as one of the most anticipated features of the 36° South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Day,…
Coonawarra Festive Season Visitor Guide
The holidays are here and there is no better time to relax, indulge and discover Coonawarra! Our famed Coonawarra Strip is lined with over 20…
On Par with Cabernet: Melbourne Quartet Claims Coonawarra Golf Day Title
Coonawarra Golf Day draws golfers for the ultimate day out from across the country. Penola Golf Course played host to the 8th annual Coonawarra Cabernet…
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Coonawarra Pride: Tim Malone Receives Top Viticulture Honour
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has recognised individuals and teams across its global business at this year’s TWE Annual Awards this September, celebrating the people who…
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Murder in the Vines: A 1920s Coonawarra Mystery at Raidis Estate
To celebrate 130 years of Coonawarra, Raidis Estate is inviting guests to step back in time for an unforgettable night of mystery, wine, and vintage…
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Careers in Coonawarra: Coonawarra Vignerons Executive Officer
Shape the future of one of Australia’s most iconic wine regions. Lead, influence, and elevate Brand Coonawarra on the national and global stage. Coonawarra Grape…
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22 years strong | Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow sails into record-breaking success
Coonawarra’s much-loved Wine Tasting Roadshow has wrapped up its 22nd year in spectacular fashion, with the final showcase held on Sydney Harbour delivering the most…
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Coonawarra’s First Ever “Woof & Wine Walk” Combines Cellar Doors with Canines
Get ready to leash up, sip up and sniff out some fun – because on Saturday 11 October 2025, the Coonawarra wine region will host…
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Coonawarra Wines on Tour for the 22nd consecutive year!
An Unmissable Opportunity to Taste the Best of Coonawarra in five Locations this August – The wines of the Coonawarra Wine Region will be in…
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From Cabernet to Copper: Coonawarra Winery Unveils Pot Still Brandy
Majella Wines has released the first brandy in Coonwarra for more than seventy years –the Majella Pot Still Brandy. Globally recognised for its world-class red…
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Coonawarra Next Crop group announced for 2025
Fifteen passionate wine industry professionals have been selected to take part in the inaugural Coonawarra Next Crop program—an immersive leadership initiative developed to nurture the…
Coonawarra’s Nick Baverstock Named a Future Leader of Australian Wine
Wynns Coonawarra Estate’s Senior Vineyard Manager, Nick Baverstock, has been named among just 15 professionals selected nationally for the Australian grape and wine sector’s prestigious…
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Coonawarra June Long Weekend Guide
There truly is something magical about travelling through wine country at any time of year, but when the temperature drops and the vines bare all,…
Next-Gen Leader: Hannah Timms Earns Top Wine Tourism Scholarship
Coonawarra’s wine community is celebrating the success of Hannah Timms, who has been selected as one of only 12 participants across South Australia to receive…
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Coonawarra Easter Long Weekend Guide
Make the most of your time in Coonawarra this Easter break, with an array of activities and events happening at Coonawarra’s wineries across the long…
Make it a Good Friday in Coonawarra this Easter
With an extra long weekend to relax, explore and unwine-d Coonawarra wineries can’t wait to welcome you this Easter. Our famed Coonawarra Strip is lined…
Wine Varieties Available in Coonawarra Cellar Doors
Coonawarra Wine Region boasts the most sought-after vineyard soil in Australia, and with over 20 Cellar Doors lining the famed terra rossa ‘strip’, there is…
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Gather round & savour in Coonawarra
Footy Fever is hitting Coonawarra, and with thousands of road trippers set to stream across the border from Victoria on their way to Adelaide for…
Applications Open – Next Crop Coonawarra 2025 Leadership Program
Growing Leadership, Growing Impact Applications are now open for Coonawarra’s first Next Crop Leadership program, an initiative funded by Wine Australia and led by Coonawarra…
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130-year milestone celebrated as Coonawarra Launches 2025 Vintage
The 2025 Coonawarra Vintage was declared open in smashing fashion on Wednesday 5th March, with a crowd of over 80 people gathering at the iconic…
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Next Crop Leadership Program Announced for Coonawarra
Coonawarra Vignerons have been announced as recipients of Wine Australia’s regionally-focused leadership program – Next Crop for 2025. Funded by Wine Australia, Next Crop enables…
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Coonawarra Vignerons Celebrate the Success of the 43rd Annual Cup Day
The 43rd Annual 36oSouth Coonawarra Vignerons Cup has once again proven to be a resounding success, with racegoers and punters flocking to the Penola Racecourse…
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Balnaves of Coonawarra appoints new Winemaker
Maddie LeMire has been appointed winemaker for Balnaves of Coonawarra just in time for the 2025 Vintage, marking the start of an exciting new chapter…
Coonawarra Festive Season Visitor Guide
The holidays are here and there is no better time to relax, indulge and discover Coonawarra! Our famed Coonawarra Strip is lined with over 20…
Leconfield Coonawarra celebrates 50 years of vision, determination, tenacity and dedication
As anniversaries go, 50 years is often represented by gold. This was the colour chosen to grace the label of Leconfield Coonawarra’s Sparkling Blanc de…
Coonawarra Cup Trophy Unveiled marking return of 2025 Race Day
In what is a highlight on the summer country racing calendar, the 43rd annual Coonawarra Vignerons Cup will return to the Penola Racecourse in the…
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Historic Win for Sip-erb Coonawarra Cabernet
Yalumba’s 2021 Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon has claimed back-to-back wins at the Limestone Coast Wine Show. It’s the first time in the 23-year history of…
Coonawarra celebrates champion town Penola – 2024 Ag Town of the Year
The tighknit communities of Penola and Coonawarra are celebrating following the announcement of Penola as the 2024 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year in…
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Wine Show Wins for Majella Wines
Coonawarra winery Majella Wines is celebrating after an impressive string of successes at some of Australia’s most prestigious wine shows. The past few weeks have…
