Coonawarra Unearthed - Group Wine Tour

Tour Overview

A full day exploring the true Coonawarra, at a relaxed pace and in good company. We visit a mix of iconic and family-run cellar doors, share a gourmet platter lunch, and give you the history of the region as we go, from the terra rossa strip to the people who've farmed it for generations. Small shared groups, quality over quantity, and consistently rated the region's top tour operator on TripAdvisor.

Special Offer: Book with code FUELCARD between 28 September and 30 November 2026 (travel by 28 February 2027) and receive a $50 Shell eGift Card, emailed the day of your tour. One card per group, first 20 bookings only. See full terms at https://coonawarraexperiences.com.au/tours/coonawarra-unearthed/

What's Included

• A full-day shared tour of Coonawarra's cellar doors
• A behind-the-scenes visit to Wynns Coonawarra, the district's pioneering winery, with John Riddoch's vineyards planted in 1891 and the Gables building completed in 1896
• A gourmet platter lunch
• Plenty of stops for photos
• The history of the region, including a look at the famous terra rossa soil profile

Sample Itinerary

Pick-up from your Penola or Coonawarra accommodation
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, for a tasting and the story of the district's founding winery
The Coonawarra Railway Siding, for a photo and the story of the district's early growth
A look at a terra rossa soil profile and what makes it so good for Cabernet
A gourmet platter lunch, with the option to upgrade
Tastings at a changing mix of wineries: Parker Estate or Patrick of Coonawarra, Majella or Balnaves, and Raidis Estate, Katnook Estate or Whistle Post Wines

Optional Upgrades

Ottelia Coonawarra set menu lunch, $60pp (not available Tuesday or Wednesday)
Patrick of Coonawarra wine and chocolate pairing, $25pp

Good to Know

• Time: 11am to 5pm, 7 days a week
• Adult shared tour, from $215 per person
• Pick-up from Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Robe or Beachport is available for an additional charge