Vale – Karen Ronning
4/6/1964 – 7/6/2024 The Coonawarra Vignerons Association are saddened to learn of the passing of former Executive Officer, Karen Ronning after a long but brave…
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Coonawarra Young Gun shortlisted for 2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year
Halliday Wine Companion, one of the leading authorities on Australian wine, has released its shortlist for its 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. This year’s shortlist…
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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,…
Pairing edible insects and wine to celebrate sustainability
A food and wine pairing with a difference. Wine and food pairings are nothing new for the crew at Patrick of Coonawarra, but there’s a…
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Careers in Coonawarra: Cellar Door Manager
Leconfield Coonawarra is a well-established, family-owned, award winning wine brand with a reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality. An exciting opportunity exists for a…
Tears and tributes flow for Coonawarra Stalwart
VALE – JOY BOWEN The Coonawarra Wine Community is in deep shock following the sudden passing of one of its founding and much-loved members. Joy…
Where there’s Chocolate, there has got to be wine this Easter time!
A simple pairing guide for lovers of wine and chocolate. Easter is a time for friends, family and chocolate…copious amounts of chocolate! So, while you’re…
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Fill your baskets and itineraries in Coonawarra this Easter
The Easter Long Weekend is just around the corner and Coonawarra’s wineries are going that extra mile to fill the baskets and itineraries of visitors…
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Gathe[R]ound & Taste 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…
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…
Coonawarra celebrates season opening with V24 launch ceremony
The 2024 Coonawarra Vintage was declared open in smashing fashion at the iconic Coonawarra Siding on Wednesday 6th March, as the Coonawarra community gathered to…
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Raise a glass to the new harvest – Vintage 2024 in Coonawarra
The Coonawarra Grape and Wine industry are set to herald in the 2024 Vintage (aka. V24), with the clinking of glasses and sound of bagpipes,…
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Cabernet experts convene to celebrate a vibrant future
Australia’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon producing regions, Coonawarra and Margaret River, joined forces to host the 2024 Australian Cabernet Symposium (ACS) on Thursday and Friday last…
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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 25…
Global wine experts to pour invaluable Cabernet knowledge at Australian Cabernet Symposium
France’s Rodrigo Laytte and New Zealand’s Phil Brodie among global experts announced in Australian Cabernet Symposium line-up The Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Symposium (ACS) today revealed…
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Kings of Cabernet Combine to host Australian Cabernet Symposium
Australian Cabernet Sauvignon producers, growers, suppliers, students, marketers, decision makers and aficionados can now secure tickets to Australia’s only Cabernet conference, the Australian Cabernet Symposium…
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Dr Catherine Kidman named 2023 ASVO Viticulturist of the Year
Known for her unwavering commitment to research and dedication to sustainable practices, all while fostering the next generation of talent, Dr Catherine Kidman is the…
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Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries 2023
The results of the inaugural Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries selected by Campbell Mattinson are in. According to Mattinson “This list is a testament to the…
Coonawarra conquers at Limestone Coast Wine Show
The Coonawarra Wine Region is celebrating the success of its producers, winemakers, and viticulturists following the 2023 Limestone Coast Wine Show Award Ceremony, with the…
Coonawarra tees off Cabernet Festival with record breaking Golf Day
Penola Golf Course played host to the 6th annual Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day on Friday 29th September, presented by the Coonawarra Vignerons, together with…
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Weekend 5 – It’s Show Time
Cheers to the weekend! It’s “Show Time” in Penola/Coonawarra with sideshow alley making its return to town offering all the typical amusements with a touch…
Food & Wine Experiences
Wine, Dine and indulge… Experience something truly delectable in Coonawarra this October. Celebrate, educate and activate your senses with an array of culinary experiences on…
Young & old, there’s something for everyone…
Family fun in Coonawarra Who said a day out in wine country couldn’t be fun with kids in tow? There is no shortage of family-friendly…
Weekend 4- En Primeur [Barrel to Glass] Tasting guide
This weekend En Primeur is the theme, with Coonawarra wineries offering exclusive Barrel to Glass tastings! Celebrate, educate and activate your senses with an array…
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Get Hands On this October
This October… There is more than just wine to be enjoyed during Cabernet Celebrations month. Experience the satisfaction of blending your own wine at Wynns…
Hitch a ride with the CCC Shuttle Bus!
HOP ON- HOP OFF SERVICE AVAILABLE WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER!* There’s no better way to cruise the Coonawarra Strip this October, than with the Shuttle Bus…
Majella Wines success at 2023 Cowra Wine Show
Four trophies, one unforgettable achievement. The Cowra Wine Show is one of the biggest and oldest regional wine shows which was held late last month.…
Weekend 3- Back to our Roots
This weekend hails back to what once was the single festival weekend of Cabernet Celebrations… Celebrate, educate and activate your senses with an array of…
Weekend 2- It’s time to Blend it Up
This week it’s all about the Blend… Cabernet doesn’t just taste great on its own, it is also the ideal blending variety. To showcase this…
Your Cabernet Celebrations Long Weekend Guide
Cheers to the weekend, but not just any weekend! It’s the LONG weekend… Cruise on in to Coonawarra for a fun-filled weekend with your family…
Coonawarra Producers pour into capital cities for national wine tasting showcase
The wines of the Coonawarra Wine Region will take centre stage in a national showcase this August as our producers prepare hit the road for…
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Coonawarra Vignerons Back Vintage Tasting a Treat for Wine Lovers
Cellar Dwellers continues to delight in Coonawarra this month, and one of the feature events in the program – The Cellar Dwellers Back Vintage Tasting…
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Coonawarra Wine Region launches Online Education Program
An online education program is set to strengthen the knowledge of Coonawarra’s wine tourism employees in a bid to enhance the visitor experience to the…
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First Taste of 2023 Looks a Classic
The Coonawarra Winemaking community, together with conterparts from the wider Limestone Coast Wine Region, have gathered to undertake a ‘post vintage tasting’ of over 100…
Wineries dust off top drops for Cellar Dwellers
PROGRAM LAUNCHED: Coonawarra Vignerons executive officer Hugh Koch and events and marketing officer Heidi Guyett toast the launch of the 2023 Cellar Dwellers Program at…
2023 Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow
The Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow is back for 2023! Taste the best of Coonawarra with up to 30 premium producers pouring their finest drops at…
2021 the feature for Wynnsday 2023
On Wednesday 7 June, Wynns Coonawarra Estate will launch its annual luxury release, the Wynnsday Collection. This year’s release is comprised of Wynns Black Label…
Coonawarra Cabernet awarded World’s Best
Riddoch Coonawarra ‘The Pastoralist’ 2021 vintage, has been declared the best Cabernet in the world at the prestigious International Wine Challenge, held in the UK…
Cellar Door Treasures – Tasting Experiences in July
This July… Experience the superior ageing ability of Coonawarra wines as our producers delve into their cellars to dust off vintages that have been kept…
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