Boutique Coonawarra Winery and Organic Vineyard
A Family Owned Organic Vineyard and Winery in Coonawarra.
We produce a range of high quality award winning wines. In 2019 we were awarded James Halliday’s 5 star Black Winery and The Real Review Certificate of Excellence, placing us among the best wineries of Australia. Today myself (Dru), Nicole and our girls live in the family homestead surrounded by our vineyards.
Visit us at our Cellar Door, or Order our Wine Online!
WINES OF THE MONTH
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QuickviewAngel’s Peak, Coonawarra Shiraz 2016
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red WinesLift this bottle to the light and try to see through the neck. The density of colour shows the quality of the grapes that went into this wine. Since flavour and deep colour in Shiraz comes from the skin, we grow our grapes smaller, about the size of a pea. This wine has been aged in French Oak for 18 months and has resulted in a dark dense wine with clear tannin structure and good acidity. A great balance.$25.00 inc GST$25.00 inc GST - NewQuickview
Wanderlust, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red WinesTiny berries went into this wine - you can tell by the deep colour. The flavour comes from the skin, so the smaller the berry, the more colour and flavour. This wine is almost unique at this price point, in that it will get better over 10 years. Intense sweet cassis fruit nose and lovely blackcurrant juciness on the warming palate with its fine tannins. Critics Review: Award winning Coonawarra Cabernet Our Wanderlust, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 vintage was awarded: • Equal Top In Category, Winestate Magazine 2018 “Intense sweet cassis fruit nose and lovely blackcurrant juiciness on the warming palate with its fine tannins and as one judge described – 'salivating acidity'.” • Gold - 13th G100 International Wine and Spirits Awards 2019 • Silver - Huon Hooke 2019$25.00 inc GST$25.00 inc GST - NewQuickview
Flowers for Lucy, Moscato 2019
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, White WinesDelicate rose and elderberry flower on the nose, with the light fizz highlighting Turkish delight, musk and cumquat flower notes. A great balance of sweetness and refreshing lime and floral notes, along with low alcohol (7%), making it easier to have a glass or two during dinner. It finishes with a nice lingering cherry blossom and honey on the palate.$18.95 inc GST$18.95 inc GST - NewQuickview
1000 Sundowns Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – special price normally $25 per bottle
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red Wines, Special offersNamed after Emma Louise's beautiful song and dedicated to my Mum & Aunt, who got to be in their husbands "arms for 1000 sundowns; it was a love worth remembering." In 2017, our Coonawarra vineyards were certified to Australian Organic standards, and no pesticides have been used on the property for over 10 years. We use natural alternatives likes flowers to attract bugs which eat our pests. Small berries like ours, express more colour and flavour and the skins natural soft tannins will naturally help this wine age well until 2029.$20.00 inc GST$20.00 inc GST - NewQuickview
Silver Eyes Shiraz 2017 – special rate normally $25 per bottle
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red Wines, Special offersKoonara is the name of our Coonawarra estate whwere our family has lived for over 110 years. When wine is aged in fine oak barrels, a portion evaporates - winemakers call this the 'Angels Share.' From this, the koonara Angel was born. This wine is named after my beautiful wife Nicole, who has piercing blue eyes with hints of yellow, making them look silver. A great example of a cool climate year in Coonawarra with fresh coffee and dark chocolate layered with fresh blackberries and spice. Aged for 18 months in 100% French oak 300L Hogsheads.$20.00 inc GST$20.00 inc GST - NewQuickview
Cleanskin Shiraz 2017 – 6 bottle pack
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red Wines, Special offersThis wine is upfront and fruit driven. Real black pepper and blackberry jam. Very easy to devour at any time.$70.00 inc GST$70.00 inc GST - NewQuickview
Cleanskin Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – 6 bottles
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Special offers, White WinesCrisp apple and gooseberry notes, refreshingly easy drinking!$70.00 inc GST$70.00 inc GST
ALL THE FABULOUS PEOPLE - SOCIAL IMAGES
Mt Gambier Food & Wine Pop-up Bar 2020
Thank you to everyone who came along and supported us at this year’s Mount Gambier Food & Wine Pop-up Bar…
Platinum Marquee – Mt Gambier Gold Cup December 2019
We had an amazing day at the 2019 Scott Group of Companies Mount Gambier Gold Cup. Thanks to all guests…
Hamilton Food & Wine Fiesta 2019
Thanks Hamilton for a wonderful night at the Koonara Wines Hamilton Food & Wine Fiesta on Friday, November 15! Thanks to everyone who attended and made it a fabulous night under the stars – we look forward to doing it again next year.
Koonara Wines Platinum Marquee – Dunkeld Cup 2019
What an incredible day we had on Saturday, 16 November at our SOLD OUT Koonara Wines Platinum Marquee at the Dunkeld Cup. Our marquee is located in a premium trackside location with the stunning backdrop of Mount Abrupt.
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
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Grant High School Sound Bites – Friday, March 13
Read moreDon’t miss Grant High School’s Sound Bites on Friday, March 13 at the Mount Gambier Railway Lands. There will be live performances from Grant High School…
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Good Food & Wine Show Melbourne – 29-31 May
Read moreThe Melbourne Good Food & Wine Show will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from May 29-31. Wander through the show and sample…
Over 100 Years in Coonawarra
The quality of your barrels and winemakers. We believe quality is paramount in creating a wine which is not only good, but consistent and age worthy.
Our red wines are aged in French Oak. All of our reds are aged in 100% fine-grain French Oak Hogsheads barrels. Some cheaper wines are produced with oak substitutes such as chips, planks and dominos.
Low yields, small grapes and big flavour. Both our Coonawarra vineyards yield 2 tonnes of fruit or less – the average for Coonawarra is 3.5 – 4 tonnes. We grow small grapes, which are about the size of a pea. This allows us to get more skin per litre of juice. Because the colour and flavour in wine comes from the grapes skin, we can get big colour and flavour in our wines.
Great winemaking team. Peter Douglas the former Wynns winemaker is our winemaker, and one of the most respected winemakers and wine judges in Australia. Both Peter, Dru and Nicole take a collaborative approach to producing award winning wines each year. If you’re looking to visit Coonawarra Wineries, Koonara Wines should be on your list!
In 2017 our Coonawarra vineyards were certified to Australian Organic standards, and no pesticides have been used on the property for over 10 years.
Visit our cellar door at 44 Church Street, Penola
