COONAWARRA \ Little Black Book Cover image: Ben Macmahon @macmahonimages COONAWARRA \

A small strip of land in the heart of the Limestone Coast in South . Together our landscape, our people and our passion, work in harmony to create a signature wine region that delivers on a myriad of levels - producing wines that unmistakably speak of their place and reflect the character of their makers.

It’s a place that gets under your skin, leaving an indelible mark, for those who choose it as home and for those who keep coming back.

We invite you to Take the Time... Visit. Savour. Indulge. You’ll smell it, taste it and experience it for yourself. COONAWARRA \ Our Story

Think Coonawarra, and thoughts of There are the ruddy cheeks of those who tend the vines; sumptuous reds spring to mind – from the the crimson sunsets that sweep across a vast horizon; and of course, there’s the fiery passion in the veins of our rich rust-coloured for which vignerons and winemakers. Almost a million years ago, it’s internationally recognised, to the prized an ocean teeming with sea-life lapped at the feet of the red wines that have made it famous. ancient Kanawinka Escarpment. Then came an ice age, and the great melt that followed led to the creation of the chalky white bedrock which is the foundation of this unique region. But nature had not finished, for with her winds, rain and she blanketed the plain with a soil rich in iron, silica and nutrients, to become one of the most renowned terroir in the world. Long and narrow, this celebrated ridge of earth, together with pure underground water, cool nights and a long, mild growing season, is nature’s gift to wine lovers across the globe. This precious parcel of land is some of the most valuable agricultural land in the nation, and recognised as Australia’s premier red wine region, contributing fruit to some of the finest wines in the world.

1 But of course, it took human spirit and ingenuity to bottle it, the same commitment to nurturing each parcel of delicate fruit and like all great appellations, the wines of Coonawarra speak and crafting them into wines of exceptional distinction that lend not just of the famous terroir, but also of the local community themselves perfectly to maturing in the cellar before flowing and people who give these wines their character. lusciously from bottle to decanter to glass. It began in 1890 with John Riddoch’s first plantings of vines, Many of our wines, including our celebrated Cabernet then carried into the next century by the Redman Family, and Sauvignon, not only taste exceptional when young, but also later by Wynns in 1951. These names are still revered, and cellar brilliantly. The aging ability of Coonawarra wines are their vision and heritage is proudly upheld by the world-class world class – a fact endorsed by generations of collectors wineries which now call Coonawarra home. around the world. Today, new generations of old families toil Together, our landscape, our people and our passion work in alongside an influx of fresh talent to ensure the spirit of the harmony to create a signature wine region that delivers on a continues to thrive. It is a community myriad of levels. The cool climate , Shiraz, that’s vibrant, passionate, sophisticated and unique – one that and have made Coonawarra one of the honours tradition while embracing innovation and nurturing New World’s greatest appellations. sustainable viticulture for the future. Take the time to savour our wines. At vintage, every picker, cellar-hand and winemaker devotes Smell it, taste it and experience it for yourself.

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Balnaves of Coonawarra Established: 1990 The Balnaves family settled in the Penola/Coonawarra Comments: area in 1855 and have been working in the wine Winery & Wine Room Address: industry since the 1970’s. Our vineyards are between 15517 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, 20 - 40 years old, balanced and producing deeply South Australia 5263 flavoured small berry fruit. Complex and structured with Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm careful attention to detail working with fruit, oak and Weekends & Public Holidays 11.30am - 4.30pm tannin integration, our wines represent complex and individual expressions of Coonawarra. Telephone: +61 8 8737 2946 Email: [email protected] Linger and enjoy a picnic box filled with selected cheeses and seasonal produce. In summer, laze on www.balnaves.com.au the lawn on our outdoor lounges, relax on the deck overlooking the pond or borrow a picnic rug and sit balnavesofcoonawarra among our roses. In winter, relax by the fire inside with BalnavesWine a glass of one of our award-winning wines. Balnaves_of_Coonawarra Highlights include: • James Halliday 5 star winery rating for 17 consecutive years • 2018 ASVO Winemaker of the Year • Langton’s V 2010, VI 2014 & VII 2018 – The Tally listed as Outstanding • 2014 James Halliday’s Top 100 Wineries • 2010 Tri-Nations Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy • 2008 James Halliday’s Winery of the Year • 2007 Jeremy Oliver’s Wine of the Year • 2005 Qantas/Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the year

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Banks Thargo Wines Established: 1990 Banks Thargo Wines, located on the eastern side of Comments: Coonawarra, was established in 1990. The vineyard, Winery & Cellar Door Address: which surrounds the picturesque Penola Racecourse, 207 Racecourse Rd, Penola, South Australia 5277 has plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. Opening Hours: By appointment One of the smallest wine producers in Coonawarra, Banks Thargo Wines is entirely family owned and Telephone: Jon +61 408 828 124 currently run by Jon and Heather Kidman. Heather +61 408 828 312 Email: [email protected] Our aim is to consistently produce quality wines with strong varietal flavours and intense colours. BanksThargoWines We achieve this by keeping our cropping levels low by hand pruning and of course a little help with Coonawarra’s cool climate and famous Terra Rossa soil.

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Bellwether Wines Established: 2008 Sue Bell created Bellwether, based at the 1868 Glen Roy Shearing Shed in Coonawarra, a community Winery & Cellar Door Address: winery with ferments no larger than one tonne. 14183 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia Say hello to the hairy Highland Coos or our donkey Opening Hours: Thursday - Monday 11am - 5pm Gerado, photogenic apple loving animals! Mabel the All other times by appointment Maremma, who guards our chickens will meet you. Wander through the produce garden, evidence of the Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday magic of 1860’s sheep poo excavated from under the old shearing shed during renovations. Comments: Email: [email protected] Ring the bell to be greeted at the arch doorway. Gaze at the architecture, evidence of the wealth of wool www.bellwetherwines.com.au in the late 1800’s. See the winery, kitchen and ‘wool bellwether sorting’ dinner table. bellwetherwines Taste through an eclectic selection of Mediterranean varietals and contemporary classics. ($10-15) In winter enjoy homemade soup and house made sourdough. Book early to join a table of twelve degustation dinner around the wool sorting table served by the chef and winemaker. Stay and glamp in a cosy Bell tent nestled among 500+ year old red gums. Wake to the birds, sleep in a bed with all creature comforts, a short walk away from the winery, cook breakfast in the camp kitchen with fresh herbs from the garden.

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The Blok Coonawarra Established: 1998 A great little family owned cellar door winery in Comments: Coonawarra. The Blok Coonawarra was established Winery & Cellar Door Address: in 1998 with the Trotter family taking ownership in 15535 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia 2005. The Blok Coonawarra is one of the smallest in Coonawarra but don’t let their small size fool you, they Opening Hours: Thursday - Monday 10am - 4pm pack a punch producing outstanding wines that reflect December & January - 10am - 5pm both their passion for and the terroir of the region. Other times by appointment As well as traditional red varieties such as Cabernet Telephone: +61 8 8737 2734 Sauvignon and Shiraz, The Blok Coonawarra also Email: [email protected] produce Riesling and NV Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay. In a region dominated by red varietals The Blok www.blok.com.au Coonawarra is producing some fine examples of cool blokcoonawarra climate whites, most notably their Riesling. blokcoonawarra Stay amongst the vines. The Winemakers House at The Blok Coonawarra, nestled amongst the vines is blok_coonawarra walking distance to many fantastic cellar doors and is the perfect base to explore Coonawarra. Check the website for more information.

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Bowen Estate Established: 1972 Owned and operated by the Bowen family, Bowen Comments: Estate lies towards the southern end of the famous Winery & Cellar Door Address: Coonawarra strip. 15459 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia Established in 1972 on prime terra rossa soil, all our Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm vines are individually hand pruned ensuring maximum Saturday - Sunday 10am - 4pm grape quality for our select range of fine wines.

Telephone: +61 8 8737 2229 The wines we produce consistently reflect the true Fax: +61 8 8737 2173 characteristics of Coonawarra with each exhibiting Email: [email protected] strong varietal aromas, generous flavours and soft balanced tannins. www.bowenestate.com.au Bowen Estate’s three wines, Chardonnay, Shiraz BowenEstate and Cabernet Sauvignon, all show the hallmarks of the winemaking and viticultural skills of Doug Bowen and his daughter Emma and have become ‘classic coonawarra’ ™ benchmarks.

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Brand’s Laira Coonawarra Established: 1966 Unearth Coonawarra’s Hidden Gem The team look forward to welcoming you and giving you a taste of the real Coonawarra. Winery & Cellar Door Address: Brand’s Laira – rated a ‘5 star winery’ by James Halliday, is an iconic winery, nestled in the heart of the 14860 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia Comments: famed “terra rossa” strip of the Coonawarra region in Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm South Australia. Steeped in heritage with a wealth of Weekends & Public Holidays 11am - 4pm old vine vineyards dating back to 1893, Brand’s Laira offers a range of elegant yet richly flavoured premium Closed: Christmas Day & Good Friday wines from this distinct region. Telephone: +61 8 8736 3260 Our winemaking philosophy is simple; we source the Email: [email protected] best possible fruit and use our unrivalled knowledge of the land and winemaking expertise to create world www.brandslaira.com.au renowned wines in true Coonawarra style. BrandsLaira “To me making wine is much like cooking where it is brandslaira the final balance of components that make the meal or wine a winning combination.” Peter Weinberg, Chief Winemaker. The full range of Brand’s Laira wines are available for complimentary tasting at the Cellar Door; award winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose and a Bordeaux Blend (Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot). Guests can pre-order a delicious Ploughman’s platter for $25pp, which includes a glass of wine. Platters can be enjoyed in Eric Brand’s personal cellar, or on our beautiful lawns. We invite you to bring a picnic and or make use of our free electric BBQ and sheltered seating. 11 coonawarra.org

Brand & Sons Established: 2005 Brand & Sons – A Legacy of Fine Wines Comments:

Wine Enquiries: The true meaning of a legacy is a gift. A gift that is not 11 Mary Road, Coonawarra, South Australia bound to a single generation but is shaped by each who take up the responsibility as its custodian. Telephone: +61 488 771 046 From pioneering bushman to an Australian winemaking Email: [email protected] dynasty the Brand family have distinguished www.brandandsons.com.au themselves with their authenticity, ingenuity and determination.

These characteristics are the foundation of our legacy, with the 6th generation of the Brand’s in Australia, bringing forth their gift to share; Fine wines from the heart of Coonawarra. A history of a family, told in our wines. Our gift to be shared.

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Bundalong Coonawarra Established: 1989 Bundalong has been in the Porter family for over 65 Comments: years. An old shallow quarry with exposed red top Vineyard Address: soil suggested the presence of Coonawarra’s world Pahl Road, Coonawarra, South Australia renowned terra rossa soil and led us to plant vines. The first Cabernet Sauvignon was planted in 1989 Wine Enquiries: followed by Shiraz. Telephone: +61 8 8205 3311 Originally all grapes were sold to the largest buyer in Fax: +61 8 8205 3300 Coonawarra, with some blocks being graded in the Email: [email protected] top 5%.

The objective has always been quality rather than www.bundalongcoonawarra.com.au quantity. In 2008 we produced our first premium wines BundalongWines which scored a 5 star ranking by Halliday. We restrict Bundalong_wines our vintages to our very good years and our next vintage, 2012 received 95 points from Halliday. Our intimate knowledge of the vineyard enables us to manage the soil and microclimate to carefully balance the canopy and crop to produce a layering of flavours. Our current vintage is our 2015 limited release single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. We use specially selected parcels of fruit matured in French oak. To order or to be put on our mailing list please visit our website.

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DiGiorgio Family Wines Established: 1998 The DiGiorgio family had a vision to produce the Comments: highest quality wines from their estate grown fruit and Winery & Cellar Door Address: in March 2002, acquired the second oldest winery in 14918 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia the heart of Coonawarra, previously known as Rouge Homme. This has provided the family with a wonderful Opening Hours: production facility and a centrally located cellar door. Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm, including Public Holidays It has a blend of new and old technology allowing the family to produce premium hand crafted wines. Telephone: +61 8 8736 3222 Fax: +61 8 8736 3233 In addition to producing premium wines from Email: [email protected] Coonawarra and Lucindale, the DiGiorgio family sources specific varietal fruit from different areas of www.digiorgio.com.au the Limestone Coast where they believe the terroir is DiGiorgioFamilyWines best suited to the variety. These wines make up the Renaissance Range and are a selection of varieties DiGiorgioWines specially chosen to demonstrate the versatility of DiGiorgioFamilyWines the region and the passion and ambition of our winemakers. When visiting the cellar door you will have the opportunity to taste premium wines from our extensive portfolio, olive oil and local cheese. The outdoor seating, recently landscaped lawn or shady cork trees are the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine with a “Pick Your Own Produce Platter” with family, friends or pet.

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Highbank Vineyards Established: 1986 The name ‘Highbank’ comes from the famous strip Comments: of red earth – the high bank of terra rossa soil with Wine Enquiries: Highbank located at its heart. 11 Maaoupe Road & Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia We have now followed sustainable and organic grape growing principals for more than thirty years. Opening Hours: By appointment Robert Parker Jr Wine Advocate USA / Bourdeaux Telephone: +61 427 653 311 “Australia’s version of a top notch Pauillac” Email: [email protected] “the Leoville Las Cases of Australia “ Neal Martin eParker.com Australia / Bourdeaux www.highbank.wine “Highbank is Coonawarra’s Artisan” Australian Gourmet Traveller highbankwines Ranked 5th of the TEN Top Cabernets in Australia highbankwines Rob Geddes Master of Wine China “A generous and rich wine with a fine tannin finish” Ned Goodwin Master of Wine “Highbank is the STAR of Coonawarra” Andrew Caillard Master of Wine Australia “My Find of the Year” Max Allen Australian Financial Review “these are some of the best Coonawarra wines – and some of the best Australian cabernets - you can find” Joe Czerwinski Wine Advocate Australia / Burgundy “Medium to full-bodied, with a fine grained, elegant texture and a long finish”

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Hoggies Estate Wines Established: 1992 Our philosophy is summed up by Gavin (Hoggie) Comments: … “the hallmarks for a successful wine brand are Cellar Door Address: Chardonnay Lodge, consistency, approachability, drinkability and great Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia value for money.” Opening Hours: Friday - Wednesday 12noon - 6pm In his quest to pursue these attributes, the Hoggies Closed: Thursday label was born. Clearly the key individual in the team is Gavin as Chief Telephone: +61 8 8736 3078 Winemaker and whose oversight in viticulture and final Fax: +61 8 8736 3363 blends is critical. Email: [email protected] or He has phenomenal support from his wife Julie who [email protected] keeps a keen eye on the Coonawarra vineyard. Children Alana (Gardini), Christopher and Stephanie all www.chardonnaylodge.com.au chip in when required. hoggieswine Russell Badham is responsible for Export Marketing and Sales whilst Adam Gardini is the driving force hoggieswine behind the establishment and maintenance of our website and digital media. Our latest addition to the team is Keith Wilkens, a qualified Winemaker, who is responsible for logistics, packaging and inventory management, and a valuable assistant to Gavin in the winemaking department.

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Hollick Estates Established: 1983 Hollick Estates is a boutique winery renowned for their Comments: high-quality wines from both Coonawarra and nearby Winery & Cellar Door Address: Wrattonbully, as well as an award-winning restaurant. 11 Racecourse Road, Penola, South Australia As an innovator of the region, Hollick Estates has Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm experimented with a number of varietals and styles Weekends & Public Holidays 10am - 5pm that ‘push the boundaries’ of winemaking, producing Closed: Good Friday & Christmas Day classic Coonawarra wines such as Cabernet Telephone: +61 8 8737 2318 Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, and Chardonnay, along with Fax: +61 8 8737 2952 more exotic styles such as Tempranillo, Sangiovese Email: [email protected] and Barbera. Driven by quality and a hands-on approach, all Hollick Estates wines are crafted from www.hollick.com premium estate-grown fruit, and reflect the unique characteristics of their three core vineyards. hollickestates Nestled in the picturesque Coonawarra, Hollick Estates hollickestates has perfectly integrated historic charm into their modern Cellar Door and restaurant complex, making it a ‘must see’ for visitors to the region. The Hollick Estates Cellar Door is open 7 days a week. Winery tours can be organised in advance and bus tours can be accommodated by prior arrangement. Please phone 08 8737 2318 to make a booking. The Upstairs at Hollick restaurant is open for lunch 7 days a week from 12pm, and for dinner on Saturday evenings from 6pm.

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Jack Estate Established: 2011 Jack Estate is situated in the heart of the famed Comments: Coonawarra terra rossa strip, where it is one of the Winery Address: region’s promising new wineries. 15025 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia Although the winery site, originally part of John Opening Hours: By appointment & Special events Riddoch’s Penola Fruit Growing Colony, is steeped in history, the team at Jack Estate are passionate about Telephone: +61 8 8736 3130 bringing consumers a more modern expression of Fax: +61 8 8736 3163 Coonawarra terroir. We choose only the highest quality Email: [email protected] fruit and utilise new technologies coupled seamlessly with traditional techniques to create award winning www.jackestate.com wines. jackestate Jack Estate premium wines exude origin, class, and JackEstateWines confidence; and are for wine lovers to enjoy long into the future. jackestate

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Katnook Estate Established: 1979 Rich in history and tradition, Katnook Estate boasts Comments: 198 hectares of family owned vineyards lying in the Winery & Cellar Door Address: heart of Coonawarra’s prime terra rossa soil. Katnook’s 15310 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia award winning wines include the iconic Katnook Limited Release Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon and Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm Prodigy Shiraz, the flagship Katnook Estate range and Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 5pm contemporary Katnook Founder’s Block label. Telephone: +61 8 8737 0300 A visit to Katnook Estate will give you more than a Fax: +61 8 8737 0330 tasting through delicious wines - it’s also a journey Email: [email protected] through a century of winemaking history. Katnook is the oldest existing winery in the region and John Riddoch’s www.katnookestate.com.au beautiful historic buildings have been restored and KatnookEstateWines converted into our Cellar Door. Visit and enjoy a free personalised tasting of Katnook’s award winning wines Katnook and sample a delicious selection of cheese and local KatnookWine produce. Adjacent to Cellar Door is our ‘terra rossa pit’, where you can see Coonawarra’s famous soil profile and learn why it is so important to wine flavour. You are welcome to bring your own picnic and enjoy in our dedicated outdoor area overlooking the vines, or in winter, relax in our comfortable lounge area and enjoy a glass of wine in front of the open fire.

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Koonara Wines Established: 1992 For over 100 years the Reschke family have been Comments: living on their property named ‘Koonara’ in the heart of Winery & Cellar Door Address: Coonawarra. Today Nicole and Dru Reschke live there 44 Church Street, Penola, South Australia with their two daughters Lucy and Alice. Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 5pm Koonara are eco-obsessed. Their vineyards are Friday - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 4pm certified to Australian organic standards, and no herbicides or pesticides have been used for over 10 Telephone: +61 8 8737 3222 years. Email: [email protected] Koonara’s wines have below organic levels of sulphur, www.koonara.com are vegan friendly, most have no residual sugar - and all of their reds are aged in 100% fine-grain French Oak koonarawines barrels. Koonara They were awarded a “Five Star Winery” rating in the Koonara James Halliday 2019 Wine Companion, and were reviewed as “one of the best wineries in Coonawarra… a real highlight and a must to check out” from the West Australian. Drop into their cellar door on the main street of Penola for a diverse food and wine experience; with organic teas, olive oils as well as all their wines available for tasting.

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Ladbroke Grove Wines Established: 1982 Ladbroke Grove is a boutique winery which since its Comments: establishment in 1982 has been creating premium Wine Enquiries: wines of an exceptional standard. PO Box 320, Coonawarra, South Australia The unique soil and climatic conditions of Coonawarra, Telephone: +61 417 855 495, +61 401 054 225 innovative vineyard management techniques, and a Email: [email protected] state of the art Winery (built in 2010) has resulted in [email protected] producing a range of wines of uncompromising quality. www.ladbrokegrove.com.au Ladbroke Grove has enjoyed success with their wines, both domestically and internationally, and numerous awards and multiple trophies are a testament to this. ladbrokegrovewines

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Leconfield Wines Established: 1974 Sydney Hamilton (1898-1987) was a noted Australian Comments: oenologist, with a winemaking career spanning nearly Winery & Cellar Door Address: 60 years. 15454 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia In 1974, at 76 years of age, he selected a fine piece Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm of ‘Terra Rossa’ country at Coonawarra to fulfil a life’s Saturday - Sunday & Public Holidays 11am - 4pm ambition, to grow and produce a classic Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Telephone: +61 8 8737 2326 Fax: +61 8 8737 2285 He named the estate Leconfield, after his English Email: [email protected] ancestor, Lord Leconfield, and set about establishing a remarkable reputation for Leconfield Coonawarra www.leconfieldwines.com.au Cabernet Sauvignon. leconfieldwines In 1981 Sydney retired, and his nephew leconfieldrichardhamilton Dr Richard Hamilton purchased the company, retaining this gem of the Industry leconfieldwines in family hands. The 43.7 hectare vineyard produces fruit with distinctive regional character. Winemakers Paul Gordon and Greg Foster are injecting passion and inspiration into the Leconfield range of wines, producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet / Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sparkling Shiraz and Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir.

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Lindeman’s Coonawarra Established: 1965 Lindeman’s has a long history in the Coonawarra Comments: district through buying wines for blending in the Vineyard Address: 1950’s and then formally arrived in Coonawarra with Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, the purchase of the Rouge Homme winery and its’ South Australia vineyards and land in 1965.

Wine Enquiries and General Email: Since then Lindeman’s has expanded their vineyard [email protected] holdings on Terra Rossa soil in central Coonawarra to include the vineyards of St George, Limestone Ridge www.lindemans.com and Nursery. From these vineyards we produce the Coonawarra Lindeman’sWines benchmark wines of St George Vineyard Cabernet lindemans_wine Sauvignon, Limestone Ridge Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet and Pyrus Cabernet blend with each wine being distinctive and showing its sense of place.

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Majella Wines Established: 1991 Majella Wines, located in the centre of the famous The wine making team at Majella consists of Bruce Coonawarra red strip is one of Australia’s most Gregory, who has been our winemaker since 1991, Winery & Cellar Door Address: awarded small wineries, boasting a 5 star rating with the year of our first official release. Michael Marcus V&A Lane, Coonawarra, South Australia James Halliday- Australian Wine Companion. joined the team in 2008 and with him a new wealth of experience to make one of the best winemaking teams Majella is owned and operated by the Lynn family Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 10am - 4.30pm around. Our cellar door sales is open daily, you’ll find who have been residents of the Penola – Coonawarra on tasting our full range of Majella wines including our Closed: Good Friday & Christmas Day district for five generations, starting off as blacksmiths, very popular sparkling Shiraz and our flagship wine, wheelwrights, storekeepers and finally, graziers. Telephone: +61 8 8736 3055 The Malleea. Email: [email protected] In 1968 Brian (Prof) and Anthony Lynn started planting a vineyard on the Coonawarra property that their Comments: www.majellawines.com.au parents had purchased back in 1960. At that stage MajellaWines the property was used for prime lamb production, but a decision was made to convert a lovely “terra rossa” MajellaWines bank on the front of the farm into vineyards. Eventually the size of the vineyards grew to 60 hectares consisting of the Shiraz planted in 1968, the famous Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1970, followed by Merlot and Riesling. The remainder of the land is still used for sheep grazing, mostly for prime lamb production with the rest purely for wool, you’ll spot the sheep grazing amongst our vineyards in the off season. Over the past years Majella has made every effort to become somewhat ecofriendly, with a large solar power expansion and collection of rain water to limit our water usage. All our current release wines are vegan friendly too. 24 COONAWARRA \ Wine

Ottelia Established: 1993 It was only ever supposed to be temporary. John and sourdough pizzas and dishes from the daily menu, Melissa Innes moved to the iconic Coonawarra region highlighting produce from the Fodder | Ottelia garden Cellar Door Address: thirty years ago intending to, in John’s words, “stay a and the greater Limestone Coast. Memorial Drive Coonawarra, South Australia little while”. Opening Hours: Thursday - Monday 10am - 3pm They bought a parcel of land ringed by tall Red Gum Closed: Tuesday & Wednesday Eucalypts, and with natural dotted with Comments: Ottelia Ovalifolia, a native water lily. In 1993 they Telephone: +61 8 8736 3170 or +61 409 836 289 planted 2 Ha of Cabernet Sauvignon and over the next Email: [email protected] three years expanded the vineyard to 9 Ha. All these years later John and Melissa are still there. www.ottelia.com.au John spent more than twenty years working within the DrinkOttelia+EatFodder Coonawarra region as a winemaker. He and Melissa Ottelia + Fodder then turned their energy towards their own projects; ottelia_wine the restaurant Fodder and wine label Ottelia. Now they’re joined by the second generation, their eldest daughter Matilda and her partner Paul. After studying design and fine arts, Matilda worked full time in Melbourne restaurants, inevitably, the constant ‘distraction’ of food and wine has led her back to Coonawarra. Paul’s experiences working as a chef with Nick Holloway in Palm Cove and the McConnell Group in Melbourne has instilled a passion for working with local produce, an ideal complement to the Ottelia ethos. Visit the Innes family at their cellar door and restaurant, Drink Ottelia + Eat Fodder. Walk in and taste the growing portfolio of wine alongside wood fired 25 coonawarra.org

Parker Coonawarra Estate Established: 1985 Parker Coonawarra Estate was established in 1985 Comments: by John and Faye Parker after a career long interest in Winery & Cellar Door Address: the region. Their vision was to create the most faithful Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the celebrated terra rossa over limestone soils of Coonawarra. Parker Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 10am - 4pm Estate remains committed to building on this original Telephone: +61 8 8737 3525 ethos, to combine the best vines, with the best soil, from the best growing region, without compromise. Fax: +61 8 8737 3527 Email: [email protected] Our 20ha estate ‘Abbey’ vineyard is located upon the famed ‘cigar strip’ of terra rossa soil in southern www.parkercoonawarraestate.com.au Coonawarra; where Cabernet Sauvignon is parkercoonawarraestate predominant. There are also small pockets of Merlot and Petit Verdot which are often included in the final parker_coonawarra_estate blend of our premium First Growth. The Cabernet Sauvignon is planted to Reynella vine selection; original cuttings from Bordeaux, sourced before Phylloxera decimated the vineyards throughout France in the late 1800’s. Parker Coonawarra Estate maintains a five star Halliday rating, whilst also receiving Langton’s Classification V for Excellence – one of only 136 Australian wineries to be awarded such.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Established: 2004 Patrick of Coonawarra was established by celebrated Comments: winemaker Patrick Tocaciu. During a decorated career Winery & Cellar Door Address: spanning more than three decades, he celebrated 15598 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia international accolades while working as chief winemaker for several major labels. Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm The focus then switched to fulfilling a more personal Telephone: +61 8 8737 3687 goal in the establishment of the family owned and Email: [email protected] operated Patrick of Coonawarra, in 2004. Patrick’s eldest son, Luke, has now taken over the family www.patrickofcoonawarra.com business and continues the tradition of crafting award PatrickofCoonawarra winning wines. PatrickWines Only the highest quality fruit is sourced from their patrickofcoonawarra estate owned and managed vineyards, ensuring an unwavering commitment to quality and delivering hand crafted, premium wines. Their flagship range of wines from the Coonawarra vineyards include Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Home Block Cabernet Sauvignon & Aged Riesling. Their Wrattonbully vineyards are made up of six grape varieties, and are fast becoming known for producing outstanding wines, including trophy winning . Patrick of Coonawarra is also home to Applelation Apple Cider, made by winemaker Luke Tocaciu.

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Penley Estate Established: 1988 We’ve taken the old Roller and painted it red. Comments: To make it go faster, to be fun and breezy. Winery & Cellar Door Address: So that everyone can enjoy the ride. McLeans Road, Coonawarra, South Australia And appreciate the timelessness of a new beginning. Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 10am - 4pm We are the pedigree that’s been let off the leash. To run, discover and play. Telephone: +61 8 8736 3211 To be brought to life. Email: [email protected] We are the wines with carefree souls; the wines for now and the wines for later. www.penley.com.au We are the vibrancy of the terra rossa, penleyestate celebrating the fruit and honouring the vine. penleyestate Our wine maker Kate Goodman is regarded as one of Australia’s best contemporary winemakers. Kate is creating wines with freshness and vibrancy – seeking structure and expression of fruit – while still retaining varietal integrity. All of our wines are truly estate grown and our vineyards are the pride of everything we do. We seek balance and take a very holistic approach to our viticultural practices. Seeking to create a balance between the soil and the vine. We are contemporary Coonawarra.

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Petaluma Established: 1976 Petaluma was founded in 1976 with the focused Comments: objective to produce ultra-premium wines by carefully Vineyard Address: selecting the best sites within a particular Australian Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia region suited to a chosen variety. Petaluma set its sights on Coonawarra for the specific purpose of Winery & Cellar Door Address: growing world class, elegant and long-lived Cabernet 254 Pfeiffer Road, Woodside SA 5244 Sauvignon and Merlot. Situated at the heart of Coonawarra’s highly prized strip of warm, friable red Telephone: +61 8 8339 9300 clay (Terra Rossa), the Evans Vineyard was purchased Email: [email protected] in 1978 from the late Australian wine legend, Len Evans. www.petaluma.com.au Over almost four decades, the hallmark yellow label has PetalumaWine come to represent Australian wine of refined elegance. petalumawine Senior winemaker Mike Mudge, who is in his 30th year at Petaluma, brings a breadth of experience and knowledge, and is blessed with exceptional vineyards that display the true expression of the varieties that Petaluma produces. Petaluma Coonawarra is well established as a New World classic and acclaimed by collectors, with a long term rating of Excellent in the Langton’s Classification of Australian wine.

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Peter Thompson Wines Established: 2010 Peter Thompson has been involved in Viticulture Comments: since 1971, actively involved in the establishment and Winery & Cellar Door Address: maintenance of vineyards from Margaret River W.A. to 70 Church Street, Penola, South Australia King Valley Vic. and everywhere in between. Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 11am - 6pm Peter purchased his first vineyard in the Riverland (1973), (1975), High Eden (1988), Telephone: +61 8 8798 0601 Coonawarra (2006) and Kongorong (2017). Email: [email protected] Settling at Coonawarra with the first purchase of the www.peterthompsonwines.com “Home Block” has been followed by 3 other vineyards, “Grandma’s”, “Chapel “and “Julia Hill”. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot was first made in 2010. In a bid to produce high quality white wines, Peter purchased a vineyard at Kongorong (Mount Gambier GI) and in 2018 Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir was made. The vineyard weathers one of the coldest mainland climates, but then has the loving sea breezes during summer. The vines survive being planted in a hard bank of flint (Silex) rock. Cellar Door conveniently located in the main street of Penola is where you can come and taste and purchase our Coonawarra Reds and our “Silex” range of Kongorong White Wines.

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Raidis Estate Established: 2006 We reckon most things in life are better when they’re Comments: shared. Winery & Cellar Door Address: 15741 Riddoch Highway, Penola, South Australia At our place, that’s done over the table - loaded with backyard produce, a bottle or two of good wine and Opening Hours: surrounded by family and friends. February - December Thursday - Monday 12pm - 5.30pm Our two sites feature both the young and the old; Sundays & Public Holidays 12pm - 4pm regional classics Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and January – Open every day 12pm - 6pm Merlot along with Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and All other times by appointment Pinot Gris.

Telephone: +61 8 8737 2966 Through the winter months, the vines share our land with a small trip of goats who maintain the rows, Email: [email protected] doing their bit to contribute to our micro-climate. www.raidis.com.au Two lemon trees, 20 apple trees, 300 strawberry RaidisEstate plants, 200 bushes of oregano and whatever else Chris has decided to grow on any given day, share RaidisEstate the space with our cellar door. RaidisEstate Come visit us and you might chance upon Chris offering up the backyard’s latest bounty or you’ll find Steven and Emma Raidis at the table, glass in hand, ready to share a story or two.

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Redman Wines Established: 1966 Coonawarra’s oldest winemaking family have now Comments: been producing premium red wines for over 110 years. Winery & Cellar Door Address: 14830 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia Bill Redman arrived in 1901 to learn the art and skill of making red wines. 1908 saw him purchase 40 acres of Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm vineyard and make his first wines. Saturday - Sunday & Public Holidays 11am - 4pm This property became the basis of the Redman Telephone: +61 8 8736 3331 family holdings for the next 58 years. In 1937 Owen Fax: +61 8 8736 3013 Redman joined his father, and through many trials Email: [email protected] and tribulations, they established Coonawarra as the leading red wine producing area of Australia. www.redman.com.au In 1965, the original family holdings were sold. RedmanWines Owen Redman immediately bought a small vineyard and the first wines under his new ‘REDMAN’ label were redmanwines made in 1966, with the current winery being built for the 1969 vintage. Many changes have occurred in the vineyards and winery, but the Redman winemaking traditions can still be traced back to lessons learnt by Bill Redman. Following in this family tradition, third and fourth generation winemakers, Bruce, Malcolm, Daniel and Michael continue to make the elegant high quality red wines for which the Redman name has become renowned.

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Rymill Coonawarra Established: 1974 Rymill Coonawarra was established in 1974, by Peter Comments: Rymill - great-grandson of John Riddoch, the founder Winery & Cellar Door Address: of Coonawarra. Since then, Rymill Coonawarra has 110 Clayfield Road, Glenroy, SA, 5277 built on this legacy and evolved into a destination described as a ‘must visit’ by regarded wine critic Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 11am - 5pm James Halliday. Closed: Christmas Day The Rymill vineyards produce a diverse range, Telephone: +61 8 8736 5001 sustainably grown from rich terra rossa soil and crafted Email: [email protected] inside the stunning winery on site. www.rymill.com.au Exclusive to the cellar door is Rymill Coonawarra’s new range “The Alternates”. rymillcoonawarra rymillwinery An experimental collection, The Alternates are the result of viticultural trials, exploring Rymill’s commitment to sustainability in a changing climate, and an investigation of innovative, low impact techniques in winemaking. These progressive additions add to the collection of classics this winery is known and loved for. The cellar door experience is complete with custom platters showcasing South Australian produce, available to graze while enjoying the gallery inside, or outside surrounded by Rymill Coonawarra’s picturesque estate.

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St Hugo Wines Established: 1847 St Hugo wines were created to honour the legacy of Comments: Hugo Gramp, who became Managing Director of Wine Enquiries: G. Gramp and Sons winery in 1920 when he was just 2141 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat, SA 5352 25 years of age. The home of St Hugo is located in the Barossa Valley where he lived and worked his entire Telephone: +61 8 8521 3018 life. Although St Hugo does not have a cellar door Email: [email protected] in Coonawarra, visitors can see two of our St Hugo vineyards along Riddoch Highway. www.sthugo.com In 1980, the first vintage of St Hugo was harvested - sthugowines a Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional quality from the Coonawarra region, to be later released in 1983. sthugowines In the 30+ years since, St Hugo has established a reputation for excellence. The wines have earned over 1,671 awards at wine shows, including 38 trophies and 273 gold medals, which are testament to our outstanding quality and impeccable style. St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is a leading premium Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia. It has been listed on Langton’s Classification of Australian wines since 2005, proving it to be one of Australia’s most sought after wine labels by wine collectors.

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Whistle Post Wines Established: 2012 Whistle Post our family label is proudly part of an Comments: exciting next generation of family owned wineries in Winery & Cellar Door Address: Coonawarra. 15712 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia Originating from a grape growing background we Opening Hours: Thursday - Monday 11am - 6pm believe great wines begin in the vineyard and we All other times by appointment constantly strive to improve our grape quality and flavour using sustainable viticultural practises. Mobile: +61 408 708 093 Mobile: +61 404 191 919 Our wines are made using estate grown fruit from our Email: [email protected] two vineyard sites in central and southern Coonawarra. Plantings across our vineyards include Cabernet www.whistlepost.com.au Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. whistlepostwine The recent renovation and opening of our cellar door whistlepostwine gives visitors a modern wine tasting experience for all ages. We invite you to join us for the complete ‘grower to glass’ tasting experience and enjoy a relaxing glass on our deck overlooking the vineyard.

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Established: 1897 Wynns Coonawarra Estate was founded by Scottish Comments: pioneer John Riddoch, who planted vineyards in 1891 Winery & Cellar Door Address: recognising the potential of the rich, red Terra Rossa 77 Memorial Drive, Coonawarra, South Australia top soil and the long ripening season of Coonawarra’s cool southerly climate. He completed the Estate’s Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm three-gabled winery in 1896. Telephone: +61 8 8736 2225 Coonawarra’s revival began in 1951 when Melbourne Fax: +61 8 8736 2228 wine merchants Samuel and David Wynn purchased Email: [email protected] Riddoch’s original vineyards and winery. The Wynns recognised the intrinsic qualities of Coonawarra wines www.wynns.com.au – their richness and intensity of fruit character – and set wynnscoonawarra out to build an independent identity for the region. wynnscoonawarra They created the famous label that has made John Riddoch’s winery one of Australia’s best known buildings. Today, Wynns Coonawarra Estate is the region’s largest single vineyard holder on Terra Rossa soil and Coonawarra’s pre-eminent wine maker. With the most premium and longest established vineyards in Coonawarra, Wynns Coonawarra Estate wines are regarded as benchmarks for the district, lauded for their sheer depth and concentration of flavour. Now in the Gables building, Wynns offers a dedicated conference room for hire with state of the art technology and facilities.

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Yalumba Menzies Estate Vineyard Established: 1849 Established in 1849, Yalumba is Australia’s most Cabernet component of Yalumba’s flagship blend ‘The historic family owned wine company. It remains fiercely Caley’ Cabernet & Shiraz coming from the Menzies Vineyard Address: independent and extremely progressive through the Estate Vineyard. Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia generational ownership by the Hill-Smith family. Comments: Opening Hours: Monday - Friday by appointment only Yalumba’s longevity and success is a result of patience, collaboration and progressive thinking. Telephone: +61 8 8737 3603 There is foresight to embrace the natural terroir to Email: [email protected] craft wines with individual character and a sense of purpose, a spirit to reinvest in the land upon which www.yalumba.com it operates and knowledge to behave as a leader yalumbawine in the industry. It is committed to sharing stories of yalumba provenance gathered over more than 168 years of history of family winemaking. yalumbawine To own a vineyard upon the famous ‘terra rossa’ soil over limestone is the holy grail of all Cabernet Sauvignon purists. Since 1987, the Hill-Smith family has counted themselves among those fortunate enough to make an estate grown Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, naming it after red wine enthusiast and former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies, who so generously praised Yalumba’s Special Vintage Galway Claret 1961 at an influential gathering in Adelaide in 1966. The Menzies Estate Vineyard is Yalumba’s distinguished Cabernet Sauvignon estate, crafting three exceptional single-site Cabernet Sauvignons in ‘The Menzies’, ‘The Cigar’ and ‘Sanctum’, with the 37 coonawarra.org

Zema Estate Established: 1982 Zema Estate is a true Coonawarra family winery, forged Comments: in Australia but based on the undeniable passions and Winery & Cellar Door Address: traditions of its Italian heritage. 14944 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, South Australia Over four decades it has developed a reputation for Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm producing premium quality Coonawarra Cabernet Weekends & Public Holidays 10am - 4pm Sauvignon and Shiraz, with a consistency that defies Telephone: +61 8 8736 3219 vintage and seasonal fluctuations. Fax: +61 8 8736 3280 It has achieved this through attention to detail – hand Email: [email protected] pruning, careful fruit selection, meticulous viticulture, passionate winemaking, diligent bottle ageing and www.zema.com.au a deep respect for the place and provenance of ZemaEstateWines Coonawarra. ZemaEstate Zema is proudly independent, deriving its meaning and inspiration from the sense of trust, security and ZemaEstate dependability that comes from family and the feeling that everything it does has been influenced by a rich legacy of stories and culture.

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coonawarra.org coonawarra.org Coonawarra Experiences Wine Tours with a difference... Accommodation - A Coonawarra Experience COONAWARRA EXPERIENCES is proud to offer you the premier touring service throughout Coonawarra and the This renovated two-bedroom accommodation is located in the Limestone Coast. As fully accredited tour operators, we are heart of Penola. Each bedroom has a queen bed and shares a consistently rated the most knowledgeable and personal wine newly fitted out bathroom. It caters for the discerning traveller experience touring service in the region. looking for comfort and style and there’s no need to bring anything from home as we have all you’ll need to enjoy your At Coonawarra Experiences, we offer bespoke and personalised wine experience. Included is a Riedel decanter & glassware, touring options. This means we take you behind the scenes to quality cheeseboards, and knives, a Nespresso coffee machine meet the winemakers, taste the yet to be released wines and for that coffee fix and free Wi-Fi throughout. introduce you to the people that make Coonawarra tick. You are only minutes away from the main street of Penola with We also specialise in catering for larger groups as well as easy access to cafes, and restaurants and a very short drive to corporate team building and staff reward days. the start of the iconic Coonawarra wine strip, with over 24 cellar The sky is the limit so speak with the trusted professionals about doors just waiting for you to enjoy these world-famous wines. your touring needs. Why not book one of our accommodation and tour packages and really immerse yourself in Coonawarra!

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Fodder Pipers of Penola

DRINK | OTTELIA + EAT | FODDER Centrally located in the historic township of Penola, Pipers a la carte restaurant Drink Ottelia + Eat Fodder is a food and showcases the best of the region’s produce wine experience unique to Coonawarra. to compliment our extensive wine list, which Join us in our cellar door and let us offers great local Coonawarra wines and a introduce you to the Ottelia siblings whilst fine selection of interstate and international you savour the delights from our daily bottles. menu of wood fired pizzas and seasonal So whether you are unwinding after a busy dishes made with fresh veggies from the day, closing a business deal, looking to Fodder | Ottelia garden. indulge or have cause to celebrate, visit Opening Hours: The kitchen is open Pipers of Penola. from 10.30am to 3.00pm. Opening hours: Cellar Door Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm Thursday - Monday 10am - 3pm Closed: Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday & Wednesday Pipers of Penola

Fodder Address: 58 Riddoch Street, Penola SA Telephone: +61 8 8736 3170 Telephone: +61 8 8737 3999 Email: [email protected] www.ottelia.com.au www.pipersofpenola.com.au DrinkOttelia+EatFodder PipersofPenola ottelia_wine pipersofpenola

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Upstairs at Hollick Hollick House Restaurant

Hollick Estates is a boutique winery Hollick House is in the heart of Coonawarra’s located on the famed terra rossa soils of renowned wine region, providing a modern Coonawarra. No visit is complete without a and comfortable getaway from which to dining experience in our Upstairs at Hollick explore our region. Hollick House is located restaurant. A stylish, warm and inviting at Hollick Estates’ winery, amongst the restaurant made to be enjoyed with friends vineyards, so depending on the time of year, and family whilst you savour our panoramic guests will be able to enjoy and observe views across the vineyards in the heart of the activities of the winery, including grape the Coonawarra. We’re proud of our wines, harvest and pruning, giving guests a real and we are passionate about enjoying them sense of being part of the wine making with great food, family, fabulous friends process. Accommodates up to 8 people. and inspiring views. Presenting modern Please note: Not suitable for children under Australian cuisine highlighting quality regional 15 years of age. produce. Upstairs at Hollick, our in-house restaurant Opening Hours: offers a delight of flavours including authentic Lunch 7 days from 12noon modern Australian cuisine and Hollick Dinner Saturday night from 6pm Estates’ wines. Packages to our restaurant Functions by prior arrangement are available, please enquire upon booking. Upstairs at Hollick Hollick House Address: 11 Racecourse Road, Penola, Address: 11 Racecourse Road, Penola, South Australia South Australia Telephone: +61 8 8737 2752 Telephone: +61 8 8737 2318 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 42 Coonawarra Units

A great place to Stay

COONAWARRA \ Take the Time• 35 Spacious row cottage-style Units in vineyard location • Ideal for families, groups and wine enthusiasts • Light breakfast provisions included in the tariff • Walking distance to 5 Cellar Doors Sales and Chardonnay Lodge Coonawarra• Central to Coonawarra Cellar UnitsDoor Sales outlets. • Adjoining Chardonnay Lodge restaurant Chardonnay Lodge Restaurant and Cellar A great• Nearby other place to stay.cafes and restaurants Door is open 6 days a week from 12 noon until late. • 35 Spacious row cottage-style Units in vineyard location Specialising in Conferencing, Workshops 15014 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA • Ideal for families, groups and wine and Special Events. Enquiries to [email protected] Dining is available all day however bookings • Phone 0476 646 406 or book onlineLight breakfast provisions included are essential for this offer. Our casual dining in the tariff experience is relaxed and family friendly. • www.coonawarraunits.com.auWalking distance to 5 Cellar Doors Sales Coonawarra Units Accommodation is available on-site also Address: 15014 Riddoch Highway, through Coonawarra Units. • Central to Coonawarra Cellar Door Sales outlets Coonawarra, South Australia Telephone: +61 476 646 406 Hoggies Estate Wines Cellar Door at • Adjoining Chardonnay Lodge Email: [email protected] Chardonnay Lodge Open from 12pm and Restaurant by appointment on Public Holidays. • Nearby other cafe and restaurants www.coonawarraunits.com.au Opening Hours: 6 days This logo can be incorporated in the advertisement. Closed: Thursdays

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Yalumba Menzies Retreat

Established in 1849, Yalumba is Australia’s most historic family owned wine company. It remains fiercely independent and extremely progressive through the generational ownership by the Hill-Smith family.

Yalumba’s longevity and success is a result of patience, collaboration and progressive thinking. There is foresight to embrace the natural terroir to craft wines with individual character and a sense of purpose, a spirit to reinvest in the land upon which it operates and knowledge to behave as a leader in the industry. It is committed to sharing stories of provenance gathered over more than 168 years of history of The Menzies Retreat family winemaking. Address: Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263 Telephone: +61 8 8737 3603 The Yalumba Menzies Retreat is a fantastic getaway in the Email: [email protected] heart of the Coonawarra. www.yalumba.com With panoramic views of the surrounding native revegetation area and Yalumba Menzies vineyard, this B&B stay is ideally situated only minutes away from Penola township, restaurants and other tourism attractions of the Limestone Coast region.

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Alexander Cameron Suites We’re not just a motel but an ‘accommodation destination’ in the Penola/Coonawarra area. The perfect place to base yourself while discovering Alexander Cameron Suites the delights of the Coonawarra wine region. penola • south australia We can help you with information on tour experiences, restaurant options and wineries. AC Nanette Wallace ACS has 18 large, well-appointed, quiet suites Manager overlooking a central lawn area. We offer a 23-25 Church Street, Penola SA 5277 08 8737 2200 p complimentary continental breakfasts, e [email protected] 08 8737 2210 f safe off-street parking and free Wifi. w alexandercameronsuites.com.au 0400 197 713 m It is a short walk past the supermarket and along the main shopping area, for you to discover the art galleries, history and culture of Penola. Poets corner, Petticoat Lane, the Mary MacKillop centre and much more. You can always look forward to a warm welcome and outstanding service.

Alexander Cameron Suites Address: 23-25 Church Street, Penola SA Toll Free: 1800 217 011 Telephone: +61 8 8737 2200 Email: [email protected] www.alexandercameronsuites.com.au 45 FEATURES & FACILITIES • Courtyard & BBQ Area • Four Bedrooms • Sound System • Mezzanine floor complete with • Washing machine, clothes dryer a dining table and seating for 8. & clothes line. • Air Conditioning • Full breakfast included in price. • Slow Combustion Wood Heater ALL BEDROOMS INCLUDE • Television and DVD player. • Modern kitchen with dishwasher, • Ensuite Bathrooms microwave, convection oven and • Outside Decking a slow combustion stove. • Air Conditioning • Four Mountain Bikes • Linen & Towels • Croquet & Petanque • Hanging Space

“An idyic getaway in the heart of Punters C ner Vineyards...”

CENTRALLY LOCATED IN South Australia’s premium wine district of Coonawarra, lies Punters Vineyard Retreat. This architect designed award winning building was created to highlight the picturesque location and provide sweeping views of the breathtaking vineyard studded landscape. To Naracoorte

Both outdoor and indoor dining are options at the Retreat. Whilst the indoor dining area offers seclusion and sumptuousness, the outdoor area provides Coonawarra guests with a courtyard paved with river-washed pebbles and vines Tricia Reschke Road providing a sensual and seductive canopy.

V&A Lane Each bedroom offers panoramic views over the vines, sun-drenched timber Punterscoonawarra.org Vineyard floors, wall-to-wall glass and private entrances. Retreat

PUNTERS VINEYARD RETREAT COONAWARRA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5263

TELEPHONE: 0408 816 312 | EMAIL: [email protected] Must @www.puntersvineyardretreat.com.au Punters Retreat Not suitable for children under 15 years of age. To Penola Coonawarra Centrally located in South Australia’s Punters Retreat premium wine district of Coonawarra, Address: V&A Lane, Coonawarra lies Punters Vineyard Retreat. This South Australia, 5263 Indulge. Relax. Enjoy. architectually designed, award winning Telephone: +61 408 816 312 building was created to highlight the Email: [email protected] Award Winning Ecofriendly Boutique Motel. picturesque location and provide www.puntersvineyardretreat.com.au Luxury Spa Apartments, Luxury Studio sweeping views of the breathtaking Apartments, Luxury Spa Suite. vineyard studded landscape. Both outdoor and indoor dining are options at Accommodating 1 - 4 guests in luxurious the Retreat. Whilst the indoor dining area comfort, set in Australian native gardens. offers seclusion and sumptuousness, On the doorstep of Coonawarra’s the outdoor area provides guests with vineyard strip and close to all Penola and a courtyard paved with river-washed Coonawarra dining experiences. pebbles and vines providing a sensual and seductive canopy. Each bedroom Sustainability initiatives offers panoramic views over the vines, Allergen free cleaning agents sun-drenched timber floors, wall-to-wall Double insulated throughout glass and private entrances. Please note: Not suitable for children under 16 years Must @ Coonawarra of age. 2 night minimum stay. Address: 126 Church Street, Penola Telephone: +61 8 8737 3444 Email: [email protected]

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Highbank Country Penola Coonawarra Accommodation Visitor Information Centre Penola remains highly progressive A touch of Tuscany in the heart of the Please feel free to call 1800 653 311 or thanks to an eclectic mix of cafés, Coonawarra. 0427 653 311 for additional information. galleries and boutique-style shops. Highbank offers two beautifully appointed www.highbank.wine Perhaps best known for its former and self-contained facilities, which offer residents, Saint Mary of the Cross Telephone: 1800 653 311 privacy and location in the heart of the MacKillop, who is Australia’s first Saint +61 427 653 311 Coonawarra with several short walks to and co-founded the Congregation of the region’s many cellar doors. the Sisters of Saint Joseph with Father Julian Tenison Woods. The choice of two romantic guest retreats, Penola Coonawarra Visitor the spacious ‘Honeysuckle Rise Taking its name from the Aboriginal Information Centre Cottage’ where privacy is emphasised word for ‘honeysuckle’, Coonawarra’s in its own organically run vineyard or The famous strip of rich, red Terra Rossa Address: 27 Arthur Street, Penola Villa’s ‘Room with a View’, a cosy soil, sitting atop deep limestone beds, South Australia 5277 second story spacious suite up-stairs for has given rise to many of the nation’s Telephone: +61 8 8737 2855 two, with picturesque views of the vines finest wines, with a reputation for 1300 045 373 from every room. unique flavour and quality. The new Email: [email protected] Coonawarra boasts many other wine As part of your nightly tariff in either of our PenolaCoonawarra styles and varieties and is leading retreats, we provide all the makings for visitpenolacoonawarra the way in innovative technology, that leisurely country breakfast for the first alternative varieties and new night’s stay. winemaking styles. Please see our web site www.highbank.wine for photographs, floor plans and maps. For more information visit www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au/tourism/penola 47 coonawarra.org

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A visit to Coonawarra is enhanced by the abundance of fresh regional produce and Address: 69 Church Street, Penola SA 5277 quality dining experiences. There are a range of accommodation options from cosy Phone: +61 8 8737 2392 bed and breakfasts, stunning award winning retreats and four star motels. Email: [email protected] Nearby attractions include Penola’s art galleries, Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre, www.coonawarra.org the World Heritage Naracoorte Caves, spectacular coastline, quaint seaside towns Coonawarra such as Robe and Beachport, and the Blue Lake in Mount Gambier. Coonawarra_Wine South Australia is a declared phylloxera-free state. The phylloxera louse is a significant threat to the health of Coonawarra’s vineyards. Visitors are asked to For further information regarding Coonawarra, Penola and observe signs at all times and not to enter vineyards without permission. the Limestone Coast please contact: Coonawarra members are responsible servers, and encourage the safe and legal consumption of alcohol. Please drive, cycle and ride safely. We encourage The Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre: designated drivers, but should you require transportation, plan ahead and book a Phone: +61 8 8737 2855 or 1300 045 373 regional transport option. www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au/tourism/penola

This publication is proudly bought to you by Coonawarra Vignerons (Coonawarra Grape & Wine Incorporated). All information was correct at time of going to print, July 2019. Proud of our rich history, we continue to evolve. Today, Coonawarra is a vibrant, passionate and innovative regional community. We genuinely hope you enjoy your Coonawarra experience.

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August 2019 Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow 1-31 October 2019 Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations 16 January 2020 36° South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup 3-4 April 2020 Coonawarra After Dark 14-17 May 2020 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival 1-31 July 2020 Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers

*Note: These dates were correct at the time of going to print, July 2019. Please check our website to confirmwww.coonawarra.org

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