DESCRIPTION
Coonawarra Unearthed Wine Experience
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Adult Shared Tour: Starting at $185 per Person
Highlights:
- Embark on a captivating journey to the renowned Coonawarra wine region with our small shared tour
- Enjoy a behind-the-scenes discovery of Wynns Coonawarra, the region’s pioneering winery established in 1896
- Savour a curated gourmet platter lunch
- Experience unparalleled service with the region’s top-rated tour operator on TripAdvisor
Tour Overview:
Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the Coonawarra wine region. Our tour offers a unique blend of iconic wineries and charming family-owned estates, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rich history and passion of Coonawarra’s winemakers. We prioritise quality, offering an intimate and immersive experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Don’t just settle for a door-to-door shuttle bus, make your Coonawarra experience one to remember!
What’s Included:
- A comprehensive full-day winery tour of Coonawarra, with no hidden costs for lunch or tasting fees
- A delightful gourmet platter lunch (or upgrade to a set menu feast at an award-winning restaurant)
- Convenient pickup from your Penola/Coonawarra accommodation
- Visits to four to five distinct cellar doors and local historical landmarks, with ample opportunities for photography
- A history of the Coonawarra region including an inspection of a terra rossa soil profile
Itinerary:
- Pick up from your accommodation in Penola or Coonawarra
- Visit Wynns Coonawarra, where you’ll savour expertly crafted wines and delve into the region’s fascinating history
- Grab a selfie at the Coonawarra Railway Siding and learn about the growth of the newly established Coonawarra in the late 1800s
- Visit a Terra Rossa soil profile and discover the unique rich nutrients that enhance our famous wines
- Enjoy a stunning gourmet platter lunch or upgrade to a set menu feast at Ottelia Coonawarra
- Savour tasting experiences at the following wineries
- Parker Estate or Patrick of Coonawarra
- Majella Wines or Balnaves of Coonawarra
- Raidis Estate, Katnook Estate, or Whistle Post Wines
Session Details:
- Availability: 7 days a week
- Departure: 11:00 AM from Penola/Coonawarra, returning by 5:00 PM
Optional Upgrades:
Wynns Coonawarra Private Icon Tasting Session ($65 pp – see extras when booking)
Ottelia Coonawarra Set Menu Lunch ($50 pp – see extras when booking)
Patrick of Coonawarra Wine & Chocolate Pairing ($25 pp – see extras when booking)
Pick-up from Mount Gambier & Naracoorte regions is available at an extra cost