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44 Church Street,
Penola SA 5277
Open 7 days:
Monday – Sunday: 10am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day.
OUR FAMILY HAS BEEN IN COONAWARRA SINCE 1906,
so I guess that means we are almost locals…
Koonara Wines was established in 1992
On vineyards, Dru planted with his father, Trevor, in the late 1980s. Dru lives on the property with his wife Nicole and their daughters Lucy and Alice.
WE ARE THE ONLY CERTIFIED ORGANIC VINEYARD IN COONAWARRA
and have been since 2017.
Our red vines are grown on famous terra rossa soil in Coonawarra
our whites and Pinot Noir are grown down the road in Mt Gambier – the coolest region in mainland Australia.
We believe in creating wines that are high quality and age-worthy.
All of our wines are vegan-friendly, low in sulphur and have Low to no residual sugar.
OUR FAMILY HAS BEEN IN COONAWARRA SINCE 1906,
so I guess that means we are almost locals…
Koonara Wines was established in 1992
On vineyards, Dru planted with his father, Trevor, in the late 1980s. Dru lives on the property with his wife Nicole and their daughters Lucy and Alice.
WE ARE THE ONLY CERTIFIED ORGANIC VINEYARD IN COONAWARRA
and have been since 2017.
Our red vines are grown on famous terra rossa soil in Coonawarra
our whites and Pinot Noir are grown down the road in Mt Gambier – the coolest region in mainland Australia.
We believe in creating wines that are high quality and age-worthy.
All of our wines are vegan-friendly, low in sulphur and have Low to no residual sugar.
upcoming events
JANUARY: Friday 17th Mount Gambier Summer Fiesta
where you’ll find us
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![A big collage fo the Koonara teams Summer favourites](https://www.koonara.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Collage-1-768x512.jpg)
Check Out the Koonara Team’s Summer Favourites
With our Summer Fiesta happening tomorrow night in Mount Gambier, the Koonara team is officially back on deck and ready…
![Photograph of people at a recent event of ours](https://www.koonara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Events--768x512.jpg)
Summer Entertaining Secrets: The ultimate wine lover’s guide to the festive season
The Aussie summer is here, and so is the whirlwind of Christmas parties, end-of-year break-ups, school concerts, and festive catch-ups….
![A fabulous day at the races! Guests enjoying the festivities at the Koonara Wines Platinum Marquee at the 2024 Dunkeld Races, Saturday 16th November.](https://www.koonara.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Barb-Perry-Brenton-Murray-Danielle-Murray-Chrissy-George-Kirsten-Phyland-768x512.jpg)
Dunkeld Races 2024
Oh What a day- the 2024 platinum marquee at the DunkeLd races! Thank you to every single person who helped…
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Located in Coonawarra, South Australia, Koonara Wines was established in 1992 by Dru Reschke on vineyards he planted with his father Trevor in the late 1980s.
Dru continues his passion for wine with his wife Nicole, who lives on the property with their daughters Lucy and Alice. Our Coonawarra vineyards are organically grown and certified and have been since 2017.
Koonara believes in creating wines that are high quality and age-worthy. All our wines are vegan-friendly, low in sulphur and have no (or low) residual sugar.