COONAWARRA'S ESSENCE Half Day 12.30 - 5pm (Private Group Booking)
- Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
- Location: South Australia
- Product code: PZRTXC
Coonawarra Essence - Half Day Tour (12.30 - 5pm) ( "private group booking)
Embark on a journey to uncover the hidden gems of Coonawarra! Join our Half-Day private wine tasting adventure and explore four cellar doors in this picturesque region. Coonawarra is famous for its vivid red soil - Terra Rossa - and world class wines. From its world-renowned Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot red wines and then to crisp, aromatic whites and vivacious bubbles. Don't miss your chance to savour the best wines this region has to offer.
What sets our tour apart is the flexibility of customised experiences, allowing you to handpick the wine cellar doors you wish to visit. Explore the options and plan your groups personalised day of wine tasting in the Coonawarra.
Mount Gambier and beyond on request and will incur an extra $100 surcharge
Below is an example of a typical afternoon itinerary. However, we specialise in customised, personalised tours, so feel free to ask about including other wineries beyond this plan. Your Day, Your Way!
Parkers Estate-
With a reputation for quality, and a focus on premium winemaking, Parker offers a range of tasting flights and experiences that show the unique flavours of Coonawarra's famous soils and terroir. Gin flights introduce our incredible range of craft spirits offer a great complement to our wine tasting sessions. A fun and approachable introduction to blending and artisan production.
Both wineries offer a platter at $50 and they are enough for two people.
Patricks of Coonawarra
A premium family-run estate in the heart of Coonawarra. Regionality and Personality.Only the highest quality fruit is sourced from their estate owned and managed vineyards delivering hand crafted, premium wines.
- Produce Platter features local and artisan selections of cheese, olives, bread, olive oil, dukkha, selected charcuterie, dried fruit, nuts and crackers. It also includes two complimentary glasses of wine. *Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Brands Laira Coonwarra
Brand’s Laira is an iconic winery steeped in heritage with a wealth of old vineyards dating back to 1893. Brand’s Laira offers a range of elegant yet richly flavoured premium wines from this distinct region.
- Ploughmans Platter for 2 people, Chicken pesto salad, Pastry of the day. Salad
of the day (GF + Vegan) or Soup of the day with fresh-baked bread.
Food Options - This is your choice can be added on as an extra as part of the booking or pay direct to venue on the day. You just need to le us know which of the wineries you would like to go to and we will book it in for you.
Majella Wines
The grapes that make Majella wines famous are all grown on the Majella property surrounding the winery. Majella is situated on the eastern edge of the famous Coonawarra “red strip” and comprise some 60 hectares. About 55% is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% to Shiraz and the remainder to Merlot and Riesling. Famed for their reds, they have also gained a reputation for wonderful Sparkling Shiraz and more recently for one of Coonawarra's nicest Rieslings.
Wynns Coonawarra Estate -
Wynns Coonawarra Estate is the district's pre-eminent wine producer, with the longest established vineyard sites. Wynns produces an annual collection of red and white wines acclaimed for their consistent quality and depth of flavour, including two flagship reds - John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon and Michael Shiraz.
Coonawarra Railway Siding -
An opportunity for the must had selfie which will cement your unique wine experience in the Coonawarra Wine Region. Arguably one of the most recognisable landmarks in the wine world, the Coonawarra Railway Siding is has become one of the most photographed sites in South Australia!
Drop-off: - Return to your accommodation.
Various wine cellar doors offer other experiences that you may like to do as part of your private tour. For example
Katnooks - Icon Limited Release Tasting $30pp - Cuvee Chocolate & Wine Experience $20pp -
DiGiorgio Family Wines - Wine flight with six bites $39pp - Tour and Private Tasting $100pp
Please note that wine tasting fees at cellar doors are not included in the tour price. These fees range from $5 to $15 per person and are redeemable with the purchase of a bottle of wine.
Food/Lunch Options: Choose from several options:
- Enjoy a produce platter for $50 (serves two) and pay directly at each venue.
- Alternatively, dine at Hollicks available Friday to Sunday or Ottelia, available Thursday to Monday's."
