Coonawarra

South Australia
Coonawarra

Rich red Terra Rossa soils are key to the grand wines of Coonawarra as its cool maritime climate which help to craft classically proportioned Cabernet Sauvignons, the best of which are built for the long haul.

Journals

Stories and reviews where Coonawarra is the central subject or a defining thread.

2026 Bowen Estate Tasting
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2026 Bowen Estate Tasting

Bowen Estate celebrates 50 vintages in 2026, with its Coonawarra wines continuing to deliver exceptional quality, authenticity and cellar-worthiness.

2026 Penfolds Collection
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2026 Penfolds Collection

An exemplary release offering many classical and distinct vintages with character and aging potential. 2024 Yattarna Chardonnay, 2022 Grange Shiraz, 2024 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, 2024 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon (probably the best ever) and 2023 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon (California) are standouts while 2025 Bin A Chardonnay, 2024 Bin 150 Shiraz, 2024 Bin 798 Shiraz, […]

2024 Yalumba Collection Release
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2024 Yalumba Collection Release

Yalumba's flagship collection – iconic Australian blends, benchmark regional wines, and a legacy of exceptional cellaring.

Yalumba Release 2026
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Yalumba Release 2026

Yalumba Release 2026 – iconic Australian fine wines, exceptional vineyard pedigree, and enduring cellaring potential.

Yalumba The Caley
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Yalumba The Caley

Yalumba The Caley – a modern Australian classic, the enduring cabernet shiraz blend, and exceptional cellaring potential.

2025 Wynnsday Release
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2025 Wynnsday Release

The 70th vintage of Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a reminder that time marches on and that change is always inevitable. The ‘Black Label’ livery has been updated to mark this historic waypoint of this series. First made in 1954, the wine has been the longstanding regional reference for cabernet Sauvignon. While 2023 will […]

2026 Wynnsday Release
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2026 Wynnsday Release

The 2026 Wynnsday release – heritage, regional identity, and the continued evolution of Coonawarra’s classic Cabernet tradition.

2024 Wynnsday Release
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2024 Wynnsday Release

The 2024 Wynns release – Coonawarra’s enduring classics, cool-climate precision, and the quiet authority of wines built for the cellar.

2023 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Release
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2023 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Release

The 2021 Wynns release – a cool-season expression of Coonawarra, where classical structure, longevity, and regional definition take centre stage.

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From the Chronicles

Archival fragments and short dispatches tied to Coonawarra.

Bruce Hill, Raphael Maldari, George Hill pruning, 1961

The Wine Cellars Gables, Coonawarra, c1890s