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44 Church Street,
Penola SA 5277

Open 7 days:

Monday – Sunday: 10am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day.

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(08) 8737 3222

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

What they are saying

wine is second to none.

I drink the Guardian Angel sparkling wine. I have to say this particular wine is second to none. I am extremely hard to please when it comes to wine, this one ticks all the boxes, the only problem is trying to hide it from my family, neighbours,  and friends. Well done Koonara
Sue H
Happy Customer

Very Happy

I got my delivery this afternoon.
Very happy tonight with my order
Sharing a Sauvignon Blanc and a Shiraz
Best wine 
Marg Y
Black Friday Customer

PROMPT DELIVERY

Ordered my wine, and it was delivered the next morning. Brilliant service and fabulous wine.
Barb M
Happy Customer

Always a pleasure dealing with Koonara Wines.

Great service, lovely events, great wines (Pinot Gris is our favourite!).  We love to support a small Aussie business with a family at its heart.
Robyn and Gary
Happy Customers

Koonara Wines In The Media

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“One of the smallest and best (in Coonawarra) is Koonara … real highlight and a must to check out.”
Ray Jordan
The West Australian
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“One thing I wouldn’t have expected in a country town … was a funky homewares shop … it pays not to get too smug about living in one of the world’s biggest cities, particularly when the shopping in a small country town is superior.”
In Vino Travel
Singapore
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“Part cellar door, part one-stop shop, Koonara encourages you to taste its organic wines as you browse the homewares, gifts, jewellery, clothing and gourmet treats. The concept is “everything you need for a good dinner party”, such as Savor glassware designed by the winery’s director Dru Reschke.”
Peter Bourne and Sandra Bridekirk
Qantas Travel Insider Magazine

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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.

Always a pleasure dealing with Koonara Wines.

Great service, lovely events, great wines (Pinot Gris is our favourite!).  We love to support a small Aussie business with a family at its heart.
Robyn & Gary
Customers