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WINNER - Cellar Door Awards 2017 'Best Additional Attraction in Coonawarra' for wine, service and terra rossa pit' ('Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine' magazine) Katnook Estate is one of the premier wineries in Australia's finest red wine district, Coonawarra. For nearly 40 years, Katnook has crafted the iconic Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon and Prodigy Shiraz, the acclaimed Katnook Estate wines as well as the fruit forward Katnook Founder’s Block range. Katnook has twice won Australia's most prestigious wine trophy, the Jimmy Watson - and has three wines listed in the Langton's Classification of Australian wine. The renovated historic Cellar Door is open daily for wine tasting and sales week. Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday & Sunday from Noon – 5pm. Tour groups by appointment. Don't miss the terra rossa soil pit at the entrance to Cellar, eplaining the soil of Coonawarra. Open fire and lounge, picnic area, cheese platters, tea and coffee are also offered.

We reckon most things in life are better when they’re shared. At our place, that’s done over the table - loaded with backyard produce, a bottle or two of good wine and surrounded by family and friends. It might be our Greek heritage that inspired us to work the land. Since leaving more than 60 years ago Chris, with his wife Fran, has worked the Terra Rossa soils of Coonawarra, growing tomatoes, lettuces and strawberries before Steven joined his parents in the family business, together planting vines in 1990. When Steven's wife Emma came along, the dream was realised opening the cellar door in November 2009. Our two sites feature both the young and the old; regional classics Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot along with Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. Through the winter months, the vines share our land with a small trip of goats who maintain the rows, doing their bit to contribute to our micro-climate. 2 lemon trees, 20 apple trees, 300 strawberry plants, 200 bushes of oregano and whatever else Chris has decided to grow on any given day, share the space with our cellar door. Come visit us and you might chance upon Chris offering up the backyard’s latest bounty or you’ll find us, Steven and Emma Raidis, at the table, glass in hand, ready to share a story or two.

The Brand’s Laira vineyards are situated in the heart of the legendary ‘Terra Rossa’ region of Coonawarra, with their wines making an enormous contribution to the reputation of fine Coonawarra reds.Unwind in the state of the art cellar door, while tasting Brand’s Laira’s award winning wines. Peer into Eric Brand’s shed where Brand’s Laira wines were originally made for a glimpse of yesteryear.

Premium red wine producer in the iconic Coonawarra Wine Region. One of Australia's most awarded small wineries, with a five star Halliday rating. Situated in the centre of the famous Coonawarra all our wines are grown on the beautiful red Terra Rossa soil that makes Coonawarra what it is. A fine selection of wines, Caberent Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Riesling and our very poplular sparkling Shiraz and NV Minute (sparkling white). We have a large lawned area which you can relax with a glass of wine and a home packed picnic if you wish. We look forward to your visit and enjoy all that Coonawarra wine region has to offer. CLOSED: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday

Established in 1983, Hollick Estate is a boutique winery located on the famed terra rossa soils of Coonawarra, South Australia. Hollick is known for producing premium quality food friendly wines, a selection can always be tasted when visiting our Cellar Door. We’re proud of our wines, and we are passionate about enjoying them with great food, family, fabulous friends and inspiring views. Hollick is renowned for their extensive range of premium table wines and the icon wines they produce such as Ravenswood Cabernet Sauvignon, Wilgha Shiraz and Neilson’s Block Merlot. When visiting the Coonawarra, no visit is complete without a dining experience in our Upstairs at Hollick restaurant. A stylish, warm and inviting restaurant made to be enjoyed with friends and family whilst you savour our panoramic views across the vineyards in the heart of the Coonawarra.