Australia

Coonawarra

South Australia's southeast, near the Limestone Coast on the Victoria border.

Cool, maritime-influenced with a long even ripening season and sea breezes.

Coonawarra is a narrow strip of 'terra rossa' - red soil over limestone - that produces Australia's most significant Cabernet Sauvignon. Cool, ocean-modulated, and discreetly powerful, the wines show the perfumed cassis and mint of classic cool-climate Cabernet.

With its cellar-friendly structure and unmistakable regional character, Coonawarra Cabernet is a benchmark of Australian fine wine and a must for red lovers.

The region also excels at Shiraz, along with superb value across the board.

Terroir & Soil

The world-famous 'terra rossa' - red clay over soft limestone - delivering classic Cabernet.

What to Expect from the Wines

  • · Coonawarra is Australia's most Cabernet-focused region, producing wines of cassis, mint and eucalyptus with fine tannins.
  • · Its Cabernet, structured and perfumed, is among Australia's most age-worthy reds.
  • · Shiraz and other varieties also thrive in the cool, even climate.

Remarkable Bottles from Coonawarra

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Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra · 2024 (representative vintage)

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is an red wine from Australia, in the Coonawarra region (South Australia's southeast, near the Limestone Coast on the Victoria border.), made principally from Cabernet Sauvignon. a house-style Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

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Coonawarra Shiraz

Coonawarra · 2024 (representative vintage)

Coonawarra Shiraz is an red wine from Australia, in the Coonawarra region (South Australia's southeast, near the Limestone Coast on the Victoria border.), made principally from Shiraz. a house-style Coonawarra shiraz that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

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Coonawarra Merlot

Coonawarra · 2024 (representative vintage)

Coonawarra Merlot is an red wine from Australia, in the Coonawarra region (South Australia's southeast, near the Limestone Coast on the Victoria border.), made principally from Merlot. a house-style Coonawarra merlot that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

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Coonawarra Malbec

Coonawarra · 2024 (representative vintage)

Coonawarra Malbec is an red wine from Australia, in the Coonawarra region (South Australia's southeast, near the Limestone Coast on the Victoria border.), made principally from Malbec. a house-style Coonawarra malbec that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

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Coonawarra Chardonnay

Coonawarra · 2024 (representative vintage)

Coonawarra Chardonnay is an white wine from Australia, in the Coonawarra region (South Australia's southeast, near the Limestone Coast on the Victoria border.), made principally from Chardonnay. a house-style Coonawarra chardonnay that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

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Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva

Coonawarra · 2024 (representative vintage)

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva is an red wine from Australia, in the Coonawarra region (South Australia's southeast, near the Limestone Coast on the Victoria border.), made principally from Cabernet Sauvignon. a reserve-tier Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$45–$90 est. retail

Food Pairing

  • · Coonawarra Cabernet pairs with roast beef, lamb and mature cheese.
  • · Shiraz heals the region's love of hearty grilled food.
  • · Cabernet is a classic pairing for game dishes.

Buying from Coonawarra

  • › Look for single-vineyard Cabernet from Penley, Wynns, Majella, and the great names of the 'terra rossa' strip.
  • › The best Coonawarra Cabernets improve for 10-20 years.
  • › The region's Shiraz and Merlot offer excellent drinking value.