Excellent food and great reds to be had here. Showcassing the best of Coonawarra wines, pair your…read morereds or riesling with a delightful array of tapas or the lamb dish or my favourite Stuffed Roast Chicken breast with bacon, vintage cheddar, raspberries and sweet orange brandy sauce! Too good I tell ya! They have an excellent menu here, with fresh produce thrown in and with the best meat in town. The prices are affordable and parents take note, kids under 5 eat for free! Expect to see some Coonawarra beauties here from the numerous labels like Patrick 2010 Wrattonbully Riesling, 2008 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and more! A perfect place to pick up lunch or dinner when you're staying at a nearby B & B before you head out on the Coonawarra great wine adventure!

A boutique family owned winery, the wines are harvested from their own vineyards in the famous…read moreterra rosa soil. A white washed stonehouse bearing the cellar door greets you amidst the surrounding vineyards and blue skies. Their wine range: 2010 Bowen Estate Chardonnay- hint of melon Chardonnay traits 2009 Vintage Notes 2009 Bowen Estate Shiraz- rich deep purple bearing plum characteristics 2009 Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon- a mixture of sweet Cabernet with a mixture of smoky hints of French oaks.

Just straight down the line, straight up and down great sometimes incredible wines, nice cellar…read moredoor staff and fair prices. Bowen Estate is the must go to place along in the Coonawarra along with Zema Estate and Majella in my humble view. Do not miss any of the three. They're giants. But, for now we're talking about Bowen Estate. Fantastic wine, great quality, no fuss, great prices, no frills. They're on a high pedestal. They make me proud to be an Australian.

Perfectly located on the main street of Naracoorte this warm and friendly coffee shop is open seven…read moredays. Serving delicious Mahalia Coffee paired with a variety of homemade treats and freshly made light lunches. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Look for the iconic orange signage and beautiful vine hanging from the exterior of the store.

Nice little shop in the main street. Coffee was reasonable but the food carries the offer. The…read moresweets were divine and the service shines. More practice in the art of coffee and this could be a really special shop!

First stop on our whirlwind Coonawarra tour on our way between Melbourne and Adelaide and I realize…read moreI've been completely spoiled by American wineries (specifically the Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robles regions!!) as I was expecting to get specific tasting notes and flavors from the server and all I got was 'what do you want to taste' and 'there you go'. Don't get et me wrong, the service was friendly, attentive and welcoming but there was no information given about the wine which I always found a little overwhelming and pretentious (especially in Napa) but which I'm now finding I really miss since I'm not getting it... Go figure?!?! Anyway tasting notes are at the counter if you are that way inclined so you don't miss out completely! And wine tastings are complimentary in the region which is a refreshing change although I'm completely programmed to by a bottle regardless these days... Wynn was a great start to our wine tasting afternoon, the service was friendly and welcoming, the wines, although nothing surprising are good examples of Coonawarra Reds, there are two wines on the tasting list that are available only through the cellar door and there is a considerable discount on the RRP if purchasing through the winery or if joining the wine club... Make sure you by if your in the region, you won't be disappointed!

Set in a stone homestead amidst vines framing the cellar door, stunning gardens and lawns, the Blok…read moreEstate boast a art and craft gallery featuring work from regional artisans. Inside the cellar door, come close to the oldest gum tree from aged Coonawarra trees which now serves as a serving area for visiting guests. Perfect for family visits and wine tasting, coupled with cheese platter and homemade jam and honey, kids are welcome here as there is a kids corner in the cellar door. Wine selection: Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Sparking White Riesling Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

You probably need 2-3 days to enjoy the bevy of cellar doors in Coonawarra plus take in the…read moredelights and sights of this amazing Limestone region. Grab your friends or bring your interstate friends and hire a bus, and discover the thrill of Coonawarra and the region's best loved reds. A family run winery using only estate grown vines, they produce the flagship Patrick of Coonawarra range, Estate range and Mother of Pearl range which carries a unique and maritime influence. Beautiful and exquisite drop- a must visit!!

I'm a wine geek - a buff, a connosieur if you will allow me to toot my own horn a little. Patrick…read more(used to be called Patrick T) is a stand-out boutique winery in Penola. If you're a fan of Australian style red wine this is unmissable, although they have a range which could easily be considered must-try for just about any palette. My friends love the Mother of Pearl range which appeals to their bargain hunting insticts, however I'm dedicated to the Patrick of Coonawarra label. Every Cab Sauv I've tried on this label has blown my socks off. The tastings are conducted around a semi-circular bar which was just magic for our group of 10 last time, as it created an intimacy and communal experience you just don't acheive in a conventional line. You may overlook this one in favour of the famous names in this region, but if it's about the wine this will definately make it into the itinerary!

Honestly, this place is absolutely amazing. When I first arrived I was just expecting it to be one…read moreof those rather small local museums that really doesn't have all that much to offer. That could be no further from the truth. In fact this place can get away with charging an entry fee, namely because of what it has to offer - and what is that? Well, they pretty much have the largest collection of restored horse carriages in Australia, and honestlty, the collection is huge. I never realised how many different styles of carriages there were out there, particularly since the ones that I think of are pretty, well, bland. Along with that there is also a huge collection of period costumes, restored farm machinery, a train, and of course a room dedication to the traditional owners of the land. This place is certainly worth a visit.

Leconfield has two cellar doors, one in McLaren Vale and the other in Coonawarra…read more Boasting a perfect limestone winery building with a barrel storage of 2000. They offer an intimate and educational wine tasting tour as you take in the view of winemakers at work and other winemaking activities. They certainly make a good drop here with intense berry fruit and top it with the famous Coonawarra silky, textured finish. Go for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Riesling!