Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers
Highlights
- Embrace winter in Coonawarra with back vintage tastings that highlight the remarkable ageing potential of local wines.
- Savour cosy fireside events that create a warm atmosphere perfect for enjoying rich red wines during July.
- Join lantern-lit cellar tours for an enchanting exploration of Coonawarra's renowned wineries and their hidden gems.
- Experience exclusive winemaker-hosted masterclasses that deepen your understanding of the complexity in Coonawarra wines.
Celebrate winter in South Australia’s renowned Coonawarra wine region during Cellar Dwellers, a month-long festival held each July showcasing the remarkable ageing potential of Coonawarra wines.
Throughout the month, wineries open their cellars to reveal back vintages, museum releases and special aged wines rarely available for tasting or purchase. It’s a unique opportunity for wine lovers to explore the depth, complexity and longevity that have made Coonawarra wines famous around the world.
Winter is a magical time to visit Coonawarra, with cosy cellar doors, roaring fires and rich red wines creating the perfect seasonal escape. Visitors can enjoy a diverse calendar of experiences including exclusive tastings, fireside feasts, winemaker-hosted masterclasses, lantern-lit cellar tours, mulled wine gatherings and behind-the-scenes winery experiences.
With more than 40 events across the region, Cellar Dwellers offers the perfect reason to plan a winter getaway to Coonawarra.
Visit the website to view the full program and start planning your winter wine adventure.
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- SA – South East Local Government Association
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