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…
Take the road less travelled and discover Coonawarra. Be rewarded with a relaxed country experience in a pristine landscape, with endless vines, world-class wines and a myriad of food and wine experiences.
Coonawarra \ Take the Time
Nestled in the heart of the Limestone Coast of South Australia only a short distance from the Victorian Border, the Coonawarra Wine Region encompassing the townships of Penola and Coonawarra, is a comfortable half-day drive from the bustling capital cities of Adelaide (SA) and Melbourne (VIC).
Regarded as one of Australia’s most internationally celebrated wine regions, Coonawarra is famous for its vivid red soil - Terra Rossa - and world class wines. From elegant red wines, to crisp, aromatic whites and vivacious bubbles, there are varieties and styles a plenty for wine lovers to discover.
Home to more than 20 Cellar Doors, scattered along one stretch of road, Coonawarra is effortless to navigate.
Steeped deep in history and the arts, nestled amongst our highly productive and picturesque landscape Penola and Coonawarra offer visitors a busy food, music and cultural scene. Our remote location and tranquil setting makes Coonawarra Wine Region a down-to-earth tourist destination.
Coonawarra
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1Balnaves of Coonawarra
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2Banks Thargo Wines
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3Bellwether Wines
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4Billy Brand Wines
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5Bowen Estate
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6Brand & Sons
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7Brand’s Laira Coonawarra
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8Bundalong Coonawarra
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9DiGiorgio Family Wines
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10Hollick Estates
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11Katnook Estate
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12Koonara Wines
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13Leconfield Coonawarra
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14Lindeman’s Coonawarra
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15Majella Wines
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The Coonawarra Stewardship Program
Designed as an introduction for cellar door staff, wine tourism operators and other passionate wine enthusiasts keen to immerse themselves in the special story of Coonawarra, this course will help you will discover what makes Coonawarra and its wine unique, build your confidence and knowledge and become a Steward for the Coonawarra Wine Region.
For more information, click the button below and begin your begin your wine stewardship
journey with Coonawarra today!
View Course Information For more information, click the button below and begin your begin your wine stewardship
journey with Coonawarra today!
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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…
Acknowledgement of Country
Coonawarra Vignerons Association acknowledges the Pinechunga people as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Coonawarra Wine Region stands today. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and ongoing connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
