Koonara Wines - Coonawarra

Koonara Wines - Coonawarra Koonara is a small family owned and certified organic winery in the heart of Coonawarra. Koonara keep yields low and produce small grapes with intense flavour.

Koonara Wines is family business owned and ran by Dru and Nicole Reschke. All of their red wines are aged in 100% fine-grain French Oak barrels. They believe in a sustainable future - with all their vineyards practicing organic viticulture. They were awarded a “Five Star Winery” rating by James Halliday, and have been reviewed as “one of the best wineries in Coonawarra … a real highlight and a mus

t to check out” from Ray Jordan, The West Australian. Drop into their cellar door on the main street of Penola for a diverse food and wine experience, with organic teas, olive oils, dips and local produce for tasting.

14/06/2026

Just a heads up - the code ITSLUCYTIME for 10% off Flowers for Lucy Moscato finishes 16th June.

Don't miss out!

11/06/2026

Our bottles of Flowers for Lucy - the ones made by us, the founders - are almost gone.

This wine has shown up at hen's nights, birthday tables, Fiesta's and marquees, and quiet Friday evenings at home. People stocked up early on every release. Texted each other "it's Lucy time" before opening a bottle.

Flowers for Lucy is moving to our good friends Steve and Emma at Raidis Estate - people we trust completely, deeply embedded in the Coonawarra community, who understand what this wine means.

Use the code ITSLUCYTIME at checkout for 10% off. A small thank you from us for everything you've done to grow the love of this wine.

One more Friday night. One last Lucy time, with Koonara.

** valid from 11th June to 16th June 2026

Shop now: https://www.koonara.com/product/flowers-for-lucy-moscato/

09/06/2026

Our bottles of Flowers for Lucy - the ones made by us, the founders - are almost gone.

This wine has shown up at hen's nights, birthday tables, our Fiesta's and marquees, and quiet Friday evenings at home. People stocked up early on every release. Texted each other "it's Lucy time" before opening a bottle.

Flowers for Lucy is moving to our good friends Steve and Emma at Raidis Estate - people we trust completely, deeply embedded in the Coonawarra community, who understand what this wine means.

The 2026 vintage will be exactly what you'd want it to be.

Use the code ITSLUCYTIME at checkout for 10% off. A small thank you from us for everything you've done to grow the love of this wine.

One more Friday night. One last Lucy time with Koonara Wines.

We knew G-Flip had great taste long before Bed on Fire — they were sipping our A Song For Alice Riesling to prove it. 🎶🍷
02/06/2026

We knew G-Flip had great taste long before Bed on Fire — they were sipping our A Song For Alice Riesling to prove it. 🎶🍷

I guess we have a new big fan of our Song for Alice, I mean.. G-Flip Riesling? 🤩

We are huge G-Flip fans in our office, so to hear that they were heading to One Night Stand in Warrnambool had us absolutely buzzing and even MORE so seeing them hold a bottle of our very own Song for Alice in their hot little hands! 😱

We hope you loved our Coonawarra Riesling as much as we love you, G! 🥂

02/06/2026

What are you doing this long weekend?

If the cellar door has been on your list, now is the time. We're open, we're pouring, and we'd genuinely love to see some familiar faces - and some new ones.

Come in for a tasting and take home a few bottles. While you're here, everything in our homewares and giftware section is 40% off. A great time to treat yourself or pick up a gift.

These are some of the last opportunities to visit us at the cellar door, and we want to make the most of them. Come and celebrate with us.

Open the Saturday and Sunday of this coming long weekend.

See you soon.

The portion of wine that quietly evaporates from the barrel as it ages - winemakers call that the angels' share. We figu...
31/05/2026

The portion of wine that quietly evaporates from the barrel as it ages - winemakers call that the angels' share. We figured what was left was their gift to us. So our first wines were named Ambriel's Gift and Ezra's Gift.

Over time, the names found their way to the people closest to us.

Lucy and Alice, who grew up playing amongst these vines on the same Reschke family property where Dru himself grew up. Emily May, Dru's grandmother, who lived on this property until she was 99 - dressmaker, bridge champion, floral artist, and formidable in the best possible way. Peter Douglas, our winemaker, who refused to blend his best barrels and was right every time.

Every label has a person behind it. Every person has a story we carry with us.

That's always been the heart of what we make here.
Nicole and Dru

Only 15 dozen left of the Lucy & Alice Pinot Gris 2024 - and once it's gone, it won't be made again.Intense fresh pear o...
28/05/2026

Only 15 dozen left of the Lucy & Alice Pinot Gris 2024 - and once it's gone, it won't be made again.

Intense fresh pear on the nose, crisp green apple on the palate, soft clean finish. Vegan-friendly, low sulphur, no residual sugar.

Named after our two daughters, who pack just as much into our world as this wine packs into a glass.

If you've had it before, you know. If you haven't, now's the time. 🍐

Free freight on 6 bottles or more — shop at koonara.com

We weren't sure what to expect when we shared our news.What came back filled our hearts completely. The messages, the me...
26/05/2026

We weren't sure what to expect when we shared our news.

What came back filled our hearts completely. The messages, the memories, the generosity of people who took a moment to say something kind - it meant more than we can properly put into words.

As we consolidate our range and turn our focus to Koonara and our next business venture, knowing our followers are behind us makes everything feel lighter.

Our organically grown Cabernet and Shiraz will continue, and most of our whites are still available too — so there's plenty of Koonara to enjoy.

Swipe through for a few of the words that stayed with us.

Thank you. From both of us.
Nicole and Dru

21/05/2026

Lucy & Alice Pinot Gris - named after our two daughters who, much like this wine, pack a lot of personality into a small package.

Intense fresh pear on the nose, crisp green apple and a hint of peach on the palate, with a soft clean finish that has you reaching for another glass. Vegan-friendly, low in sulphur and residual sugar - all the flavour, none of the morning-after regrets.

We're nearly out - down to our last 15 dozen. If you've had it before, you know. If you haven't, now's a good time to find out.

Grab a bottle (or six) via the link below. 🍐

We are so proud to have grown alongside the Limestone Coast community - thank you for supporting us 🍷❤️
19/05/2026

We are so proud to have grown alongside the Limestone Coast community - thank you for supporting us 🍷❤️

A much-loved Coonawarra winery is set to close its cellar door as owners shift focus to a “next chapter”. 🔗 READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3RxfSNQ

Address

44 Church Street
Penola, SA
5277

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10pm - 4pm

Telephone

+61887373222

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