A DELEGATION of 12 Asian investors toured the historic Oatmill Complex yesterday – a heritage site that could fetch a multi-million dollar price tag if a […]
Foreign investors tour region
Wine show entries open
ONLINE entries for the 2018 Limestone Coast Wine Show are now open, with the region’s top drops set to be scrutinised by a new-look judging line-up […]
New owners for iconic hotel
A NEW era is set to begin for Penola’s iconic Heyward’s Royal Oak Hotel with a prominent Coonawarra name taking over ownership of the site. The […]
America in winemaker’s sights
COONAWARRA winemaker Sue Hodder will travel to the US this month to educate and update trade opinion leaders and influencers on Australian wines. Ms Hodder will […]
Wine region masterclass
COONAWARRA hosted an array of international sommeliers last week who immersed themselves in the region’s local produce and rich history. Nine New Zealand sommeliers and one […]
Coonawarra wineries delve deep into cellars for annual event
COONAWARRA wineries will delve into the depths of their cellars to reveal age-old treasures, offering visitors a rare opportunity to taste and buy aged, back vintage […]
Celebration brings jazz act back to town
MELBOURNE’S premier jazz band Shirazz is returning for the third consecutive year to Penola on July 7 as part of Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers celebrations. This vibrant […]
New chapter for festival leader
AFTER eight years of immersing himself in the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival’s evolution and inclusive nature, literary program organiser Rhett McDonald has left to focus on […]
International opportunity for winemaker
KATNOOK Estate’s international winemaker has contributed to a successfully completed 2018 vintage, after she made the journey from the UK to experience life in the region. […]
Coonawarra Hall 2018 vintage tasting
COONAWARRA’S winemakers flocked to Coonawarra Hall last week where they tasted an array of wines produced from the 2018 vintage. In an effort to gain a […]