January 2012

12 January

Coonawarra Vignerons Cup
The Penola Racecourse is the stunning backdrop for South Australia's best country race meeting, a day not to be missed! With over 3,000 visitors each year, come and experience a fun-filled day with fabulous local food, fine wine, fashion and friends.
See all of Coonawarra's winemakers making merry all in the same room. Packages from $35 available in the Winning Post bar. Ring Jim May on 0412 995 789 for bookings.

May 2012

17 - 27 May

Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival
Celebrate our region’s rich history and artistic talents over ten days with working artists, performances, exhibitions, workshops, walking tours, fabulous food and fine wine. With a full children’s program, there is something for everyone at this unique event. For more details, visit the website www.artsfestival.com.au.

July 2012

1 -31 July

Coonawarra Cellar Dwellars
For the month of July, Coonawarra Cellar Doors will showcase back vintage wines from their range, available for tasting and sale. The wineries of Coonawarra have distinctive personalities, set among heritage buildings or more contemporary spaces, and offering special-release wines that are only available at the cellar door.

Enquiries phone: (08) 87372391 or visit www.coonawarra.org

October 2012

Oct

Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations and Barrel Series 15 Auction 2012
In October each year the Coonawarra Vignerons celebrate 'Cabernet Sauvignon' with over 30 events held over three days. The region is abuzz with live music, Master Classes, special dinners, vineyard tours and tastings, and culminates in the Barrel Series Auction where the finest barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon from the previous years vintage are auctioned.

For more details check out the website at www.coonawarra.org