All set for the drive
March 19 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Cameron and Jayne met at our house and we set off just after 8.30am.
First stop...Tailem Bend.
Cape Jaffa Wines
March 19 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We sat on the porch overlooking the vines and enjoyed a 3 cheese platter. We all had a tasting and made some purchases before we left.
The weather was perfect 👌
Robetown Brewery
March 19 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
After we checked in to our motel, we headed straight to Robetown Brewery and had a tasting flight each.
Afternoon and evening in Robe
March 19 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
After the Brewery, we drove around the town to see the sights and walked up to the Obelisk.
After a short rest back at our rooms, we walked up the street to the Robe Hotel and had a pre dinner drinkRead more
Morning in Robe
March 20 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Woke at leisure and packed up ready to go.
Before we left, we walked up the street and had coffee and breakfast at the Bakery then wandered back to the Motel to set off for Penola.
Bowen Estate
March 20 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Bowen Estate was our first Winery on arrival to The Coonawarra.
Great hospitality and really nice wines.
We were given a card of 5 Wineries to go visit and mark off to possibly win a half dozenRead more
Leconfield Wines
March 20 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Firstly, we were blown away by the stunning gardens and setting.
Then we had one of the best tastings with Natalie (Narelle) who was super engaging and she took us through the whole range of winesRead more
Coonawarra Store for lunch
March 20 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We were given a tip by Natalie at Leconfield that Coonawarra Store did great pastries and was a really funky old fashioned shop. She was right.
Lovely service with good food and coffee.
Katnook Estate Wines
March 20 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We really only went here to get our card stamped as we've been many times before.
Jenny and Jayne had a tasting and made a small purchase.
Balnaves Wines
March 20 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Similar to Katnook, we wanted our card stamped but we were a bit more attentive in the tasting and bought a couple of bottles.
Whistle Post Wines
March 20 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
First time we've been and really enjoyed it. Family owned and operated, they moved in around 7 years ago and started their Cellar Door.
Their vineyards are further North in the Coonawarra.
Dinner at The Royal Oak
March 20 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
We had pre drinks at Prince of Wales then dinner in the Beer Garden at Royal Oak.
The Roak Burger was amazing and Jen loved her Thai Green Curry with Cucumber Salad.
Majella Wines
March 21 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
What we thought would be a quick visit to mark off our card ended up being an amazing experience with a guided tour by the owner of Majella, Brian Lynn.
Together with a brilliant tasting with Stella,Read more
Bellwether Wines
March 21 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We thought it'd be good for Cam and Jayne to see the set up at Bellwether which was formerly Glen Roy shearing shed.
We re-acquainted ourselves with Sue and had a very interesting tasting giving usRead more
Patrick Wines
March 21 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We popped in quickly so that Jenny could purchase her Piccolos.
The girls had a small tasting, Cam and Jayne bought a few wines and we went on our way.
Upstairs restaurant
March 21 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
The kids bought us a voucher for Hollick Wines so we decided to have lunch in Upstairs restaurant which had recently re-opened as a Pasta venue with an Italian chef.
We enjoyed an amazing 3 courseRead more
Our BnB cottage and Random pics
March 22 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Cam and Jayne set off early to catch Austin's Cricket Grand Final.
We woke to a Foggy morning, packed at leisure and left Penola just after 9.30am.
We stopped in to Naracoorte Caves, stopped atRead more
