Coonawarra - Places to See

S. Kidman Wines
Located on the Riddoch Highway north of Coonawarra this family winery (the land has been in the Kidman family for four generations) was established in 1984 and specialises in red and white table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, riesling, sauvignon blanc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8736 5071.

Rymill Wines
Rymill Wines is located in a spectacularly beautiful building with a huge statue of two rearing stallions out the front. Peter Rymill, a wildly enthusiastic horse lover, owns the winery. He also happens to be the great-grandson of John Riddoch. Although the winery was only established in 1974 it is on land held by Riddoch's family since the 19th century. The cool asceticism of the tasting room is like a chic purpose-built inner city restaurant.

Located north of Coonawarra on the Riddoch Run this winery specialises in red and white table wines and sparkling wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, Merlot, chardonnay and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8736 5001.

Penley Estate
Located on McLeans Road north of Coonawarra this 166 hectare winery was established in 1988 by Kym Tolley (great, great grandson of Dr Christopher Penfold) and specialises in red and white table wines and sparkling wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, cabernet franc, chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier and shiraz grapes. It is open only by appointment. For more details contact (08) 8736 3211.

Redman Winery
Located on the main Penola-Naracoorte Road north of Coonawarra this family winery was established in 1966 and specialises in red and white table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, Merlot and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8736 3331.

Brands of Coonawarra Wines
Located on the Riddoch Highway just north of Coonawarra this family winery was established in 1966 and specialises in dry red and white table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, riesling, chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec, cabernet franc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8736 3260.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate
This tasting and cellar door area contains the true history of the region. It was here in 1891 that John Riddoch built a huge cellar out of limestone. He planned to buy all the grapes from the local blockers and consequently the cellar was built to hold 75,000 gallons of wine. Today it has been tastefully modernised.

Located on Memorial Drive west of Coonawarra this well-known winery was established in 1896 and specialises in premium red and white table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, riesling, chardonnay, Merlot and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8736 3202.

Zema Estate
Located on the Riddoch Highway south of Coonawarra small family winery was established in 1982 and specialises in dry red wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, cabernet franc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8736 3219.

Jamieson's Run Wines
Located on the Main Road south of Coonawarra this winery was established in 1963 and specialises in red and white table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, Merlot, cabernet franc and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8736 3380.

Majella Wines
Located on Lynn Road south of Coonawarra this family winery was established in 1990 and specialises in red table wines derived from cabernet sauvignon and shiraz grapes. It is open seven days for tastings and sales. For more details contact (08) 8736 3055.