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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 by Dru Reschke
on vineyards he planted with his father, Trevor, in the late 1980s. Dru with his wife Nicole, who lives on the property with 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.
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Who is koonara wines?
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Angel’s Footprints Sauvignon Blanc: A Perfect Pairing
Celebrate Friendship with Every Sip: Angel’s Footprints Sauvignon Blanc Open a bottle of ‘Angel’s Footprints’ Sauvignon Blanc and celebrate the essence of true companionship. This vegan-friendly wine from the cool…
Perfect Pairings: Asian Pork Belly Skewers & Emily May Rosé
The Asian Pork Belly Skewers & Mango Slaw This recipe offers a sumptuous pairing for the Emily May Rosé, ideal for a delightful dinner. This dish marries the savoury sweetness…
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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.