Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations
Every October, Coonawarra's wineries throw open their doors for the Cabernet Celebrations - a long weekend devoted to the region's signature grape. Expect winemaker masterclasses, museum-release tastings, vineyard lunches, live music and the chance to taste back-vintages of Coonawarra Cabernet poured by the people who made them. Events run across the strip, most within minutes of one another.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · source: Coonawarra Vignerons Association (coonawarra.org)
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Robe
Coonawarra after Dark / Vignerons weekend
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Coonawarra cellar doors
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Sources
- Coonawarra Vignerons Association (coonawarra.org) (accessed August 2026)
- Mount Gambier Point - local events listing (accessed August 2026)