N[0]="Bowen Estate";
E[0]="";
A[0]="Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[0]="http://www.tapwc.com.au/EstateProfiles.asp?EstateID=37";
T[0]="+61 (0) 8 8737 2229";
F[0]="+61 (0) 8 8737 2173";
D1[0]=" DDoug Bowen is a quiet achiever. He is universally recognised for the consistent quality of his red wines, wines described as being 'quintessential' Coonawarra. Two of his three red wines are included in Langtons Classification of";
D2[0]=" Australian Wine, a list which reflects the level of consumer interest in terms of demand at wine auctions. In the early 1970's Doug Bowen chose Coonawarra as the region in which he could best produce 'his' style of wine - big, ri";
D3[0]="pe, flavoursome red wines with structure to develop over at least 6-8 years and generally further. The original purchase of 12 hectares of famous terra rossa soil and subsequent purchase of adjoining properties is all very much wi";
D4[0]="thin the boundaries of Coonawarra. The majority of the vineyards are planted to red grapes with a reduced volume of Chardonnay now the only white wine in the Bowen Estate stable. Two key words continually appear in tasting notes o";
D5[0]="n Bowen Estate wines, concentration and balance. Doug Bowen graduated from Roseworthy College in 1971 and started work as a winemaker with Lindemans at Coonawarra. He purchased 16 hectares of land in 1972 and increased the 3 hecta";
D6[0]="re original plantings with another 4 almost immediately. His first vintage, the 1975, was released in 1977, at which time he left Lindemans to start out full-time on his own. You don't go to this winery for the surroundings. The d";
D7[0]="irt road that runs off the main paved road is potholed and bumpy, the tasting room is small and merely functional. But the wines more than make up for it. And the family member behind the counter is always very knowledge and hones";
D8[0]="t. If you're lucky enough to get to meet Doug you'll find him rather quiet and reserved. Which is not something you can say about his wines. A winery not to be missed.";
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V1[0]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Cabernets,  Chardonnay,  Shiraz,";
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N[1]="Highbank Wines";
E[1]="winemaker@highbank.com.au";
A[1]="PO Box 27, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[1]="http://www.highbank.com.au";
T[1]="Free Call : 1800 653 311";
F[1]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3122";
D1[1]=" Our family vineyards are located only on the highest banks of terra rossa soil, overlaying the cigar shaped limestone ridge of Coonawarra. The bottom of the Highbank wine label (shown left), depicts the South Australian coastline ";
D2[1]="which is known as the geographical indication of the Limestone Coast. Dennis and Bonnie Vice started their Highbank Vineyard adventure back in 1986. The family moved to the Coonawarra from the United States (Dennis hails from Cali";
D3[1]="fornia and his wife Bonnie from Hawaii). Having a strong conviction in organic viticulture, they purchased two perfectly positioned plots right in the heart of the 'high bank' Terra Rossa soil and established two small vineyards. ";
D4[1]="To enhance the complexity of their blended premium red wine they planted a selection of the very best clones of each variety and varied the canopy trellis system of each. Keeping yields to 2 - 2.5 tons per acre, the vines are hand";
D5[1]=" pruned in winter, basket pressed at vintage and aged in the finest of French barriques. This results in an exquisite rich ripe wine, made by Dennis and Trevor Mast of Mount Langi Ghiran fame. Testimony to Dennis' viticultural exp";
D6[1]="ertise, Highbank Vineyard is herbicide-free, fertilizer-free and insecticide-free, a rarity in the Coonawarra. Highbank is one of the super premium producers in Coonawarra, with a total annual production of 1000 cases of their Bor";
D7[1]="deaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.";
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V1[1]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Cabernet franc,  Merlot,";
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L1[1]=" Coonawarra, Family Reserve,  Limestone Coast Estate,";
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N[2]="Jamiesons Run";
E[2]="";
A[2]="Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[2]="http://www.beringerblass.com.au";
T[2]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3071";
F[2]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3307";
D1[2]=" One of Bellinger Blass' labels - The international fame of Coonawarra is built on Australia's most prized wine growing soil: Terra Rossa. Terra Rossa (meaning 'Red Land') has made Coonawarra a winemaking paradise, and given rise t";
D2[2]="o the region's affectionate title as Australia's other 'Red Centre'. At Jamiesons Run we believe that great wine begins in the vineyard and to develop great wine you first need great soil. With strength of regional and varietal ch";
D3[2]="aracter the Red Terra Reserve wines showcase the richness and intensity of fruit grown on Coonawarra's unique soil. Jamiesons Run was established in Coonawarra in the mid 1950's and has considerable vineyard plantings in Coonawarr";
D4[2]="a's famous 'terra rossa', an area that has become internationally famous for the full bodied red wines it produces. The company has produced a string of gold medal and trophy winning wines with it's 'Jamieson's Run' and 'Robertson";
D5[2]="s Well' labels. A lawned picnic area and electric BBQ are available along with some of Coonawarra's finest wines.";
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V1[2]="   Cabernet Sauv Blend,  Chardonnay,  Merlot,  Pinot Noir,  Red Blend,  Sauvignon Blanc,  Shiraz,";
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L1[2]=" Alexander's Block, McShane's Block, O'Dea's,";
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N[3]="Katnook Estate";
E[3]="katnook@wingara.com.au";
A[3]="Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[3]="http://www.katnookestate.com.au";
T[3]="+61 (0) 8 8737 2394";
F[3]="+61 (0) 8 8737 2397";
D1[3]=" Katnook Estate is one of the most esteemed domains in Australia's premier red wine district, Coonawarra. Its vineyards are planted in prime Terra Rossa soil in the heart of this comparatively small and remote region in the south e";
D2[3]="ast corner of South Australia. Katnook Estate is located in the heart of the Coonawarra wine growing region and produces both the Katnook Estate and Riddoch labels. Wine production began in 1979 at the property originally owned by";
D3[3]=" John Riddoch, who produced his second vintage in 1896 at the Woolshed where wine production continues today. Winemaker Wayne Stehbens achievements include winning the coveted 'Jimmy Watson' Trophy twice, both in 1987 and 1998.  ";
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V1[3]="   Cabernet Blend,  Cabernet Sauvignon,  Cabernets,  Chardonnay,  Merlot,  Riesling,  Sauvignon Blanc,  Shiraz,";
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L1[3]=" Botrytised,  Odyssey, Prodigy, Riddoch, Faldo,";
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N[4]="Koonara Wines";
E[4]="dru@koonara.com";
A[4]="Box 5 Skinner Rd, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[4]="www.koonara.com";
T[4]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3267";
F[4]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3020";
D1[4]=" We are very proud of our wines, with all our grapes coming from our family vineyards, right here in Coonawarra. Our vineyards are low yielding, with intense, small berries, to create the highest quality wine possible. The Name Koo";
D2[4]="nara comes from the name of our family's property.  In 1906, Henry Albert and Alice Jane Reschke came to Coonawarra to build a life for their family. Nearly 100 years on, the family still live in Coonawarra. The Cattle stud on the";
D3[4]=" property is still here, but the vineyards and wine have been our focused passion for the last 16 years. Every year since 1991, 30 Cases of Koonara has been made for family and friends. Finally in 1999, we decided to make our wine";
D4[4]=" available for the public, so we made a very limited number of cases, held back to give our wines a chance to mature in the bottle. Our vineyards are naturally kept at an average of just over 2 tonnes an acre (no bunch selection o";
D5[4]="r thinning). We believe quality is paramount in creating a wine, which is not only good, but consistent each year. Owned and operated by Alice Jane, Reg, and Henry Albert Reschke.";
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V1[4]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Shiraz,";
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L1[4]=" Ambriel  Gift, Ezra Gift,";
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N[5]="Leconfield";
E[5]="leconfield@coonawarra.lscst.net";
A[5]="Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[5]="http://www.coonawarra.org/wineries/leconfield/index.html";
T[5]="+61 (0) 8 8737 2326";
F[5]="+61 (0) 8 8737 2285";
D1[5]=" Leconfield has an enviable reputation for its dedication and commitment to producing wines that are a unique cellar style of the highest quality. The style is complex and elegant, tempering intensity with finesse. This creates win";


D2[5]="es with flavour and structure that can be approached early or will mature gracefully for many years. Sydney Hamilton established Leconfield in 1974 with the ambition to create the great Australian Cabernet. Successive vintages at ";
D3[5]="Leconfield Coonawarra bear testament to the evolution of a classic signature style. Dr Richard Hamilton is the vigneron and current owner of Leconfield Coonawarra. Nephew of the winery's founder, Sydney and great-great grandson of";
D4[5]=" the first Richard Hamilton, he also oversees the Leconfield tradition. Quality has never been and will never be compromised; availability will always be limited. Cellar Door Opening Times: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday -Friday;  10.00a";
D5[5]="m to 4.30pm Weekends & Public Holidays.";
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V1[5]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Chardonnay,  Merlot,  Other Fortified,  Petit Verdot,  Red Blend,";
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L1[5]=" Coonawarra,";
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N[6]="Majella Wines";
E[6]="admin@majellawines.com.au";
A[6]="Lynn Rd, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[6]="http://www.majellawines.com.au";
T[6]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3055";
F[6]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3057";
D1[6]=" The Lynn family has lived in the Penola - Coonawarra district for over four generations, starting out as Storekeepers and then graduating into grazing. They first planted vines on their 'Majella' property, situated on the eastern ";
D2[6]="edge of the famed Coonawarra 'red strip', in 1968. Majella has since gained a reputation as a producer of some of Coonawarra's finest red wines. The first wine produced was vintaged at Brand's 'Laira' winery (the link with Brand's";
D3[6]=" won't go away) under the ever-watchful eye of their winemaker, Bruce Gregory. This hit the market in 1993 and was received exceptionally well. The wine was good, the packaging looked good and we sold out in no time. We continued ";
D4[6]="with the Shiraz in 1992 and 1993 and then in 1994 we released our first Cabernet as well. Tony always wanted Sparkling Red so the now famous Majella Sparkling Shiraz was born. We only make this in small quantities so it sells out ";
D5[6]="very quickly. If you ever want some, it's generally released in November, so keep your eye on the news page and get in quick! Winemaker Bruce was taken with the idea of creating a super premium blend. We'd resisted this for a whil";
D6[6]="e but in 1996 we let him have his head. His creation was so wonderful that we literally threw money at it - especially in the oak department. The wine was named 'Malleea', an aboriginal word meaning 'green paddock', and was releas";
D7[6]="ed in June 1998. The critics have so far acclaimed 'The Malleea' by Majella as one of Australia's great red wines. We have continued using Brand's winemaking facilities until the present day. By late 1995 we realised that Majella ";
D8[6]="needed a Cellar Door Sales and office facility, so Mount Gambier architect Stephen Herbert was charged with the responsibility of coming up with a concept that looked good, was functional and didn't cost an arm and a leg. A barrel";
D9[6]=" shed together with the aforementioned facilities was designed and construction was finished in late 1996.";
V1[6]="   Cabernets,  Red Blend,  Riesling,  Shiraz,";
V2[6]="";
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L1[6]=" The Malleea,";
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N[7]="Mildara Coonawarra(see Jamieson)";
E[7]="";
A[7]="Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[7]="http://www.beringerblass.com.au";
T[7]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3071";
F[7]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3307";
D1[7]=" One of Bellinger Blass' labels - The international fame of Coonawarra is built on Australia's most prized wine growing soil: Terra Rossa. Terra Rossa (meaning 'Red Land') has made Coonawarra a winemaking paradise, and given rise t";
D2[7]="o the region's affectionate title as Australia's other 'Red Centre'. At Jamiesons Run we believe that great wine begins in the vineyard and to develop great wine you first need great soil. With strength of regional and varietal ch";
D3[7]="aracter the Red Terra Reserve wines showcase the richness and intensity of fruit grown on Coonawarra's unique soil. Jamiesons Run was established in Coonawarra in the mid 1950's and has considerable vineyard plantings in Coonawarr";
D4[7]="a's famous 'terra rossa', an area that has become internationally famous for the full bodied red wines it produces. The company has produced a string of gold medal and trophy winning wines with it's 'Jamieson's Run' and 'Robertson";
D5[7]="s Well' labels. A lawned picnic area and electric BBQ are available along with some of Coonawarra's finest wines.";
D6[7]="";
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V1[7]="   Chardonnay,  Red Blend,  Shiraz,";
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L1[7]=" Black Rock, Church Hill, Coonawarra,";
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N[8]="Penowarra";
E[8]="";
A[8]="Penola-Naracoorte Road, Penola SA 5277";
W[8]="";
T[8]="+61 (0) 8 8737 2458";
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N[9]="Robertson's Well";
E[9]="";
A[9]="Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[9]="http://www.beringerblass.com.au";
T[9]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3071";
F[9]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3307";
D1[9]=" One of Bellinger Blass' labels - The international fame of Coonawarra is built on Australia's most prized wine growing soil: Terra Rossa. Terra Rossa (meaning 'Red Land') has made Coonawarra a winemaking paradise, and given rise t";
D2[9]="o the region's affectionate title as Australia's other 'Red Centre'. At Jamiesons Run we believe that great wine begins in the vineyard and to develop great wine you first need great soil. With strength of regional and varietal ch";
D3[9]="aracter the Red Terra Reserve wines showcase the richness and intensity of fruit grown on Coonawarra's unique soil. Jamiesons Run was established in Coonawarra in the mid 1950's and has considerable vineyard plantings in Coonawarr";
D4[9]="a's famous 'terra rossa', an area that has become internationally famous for the full bodied red wines it produces. The company has produced a string of gold medal and trophy winning wines with it's 'Jamieson's Run' and 'Robertson";
D5[9]="s Well' labels. A lawned picnic area and electric BBQ are available along with some of Coonawarra's finest wines.";
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V1[9]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Chardonnay,  Shiraz,";
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N[10]="St Marys Wines";
E[10]="stmarys@penola.lscst.net";
A[10]="V&A Lane, Penola SA 5277";
W[10]="http://www.stmaryswines.com";
T[10]="+61 (0) 8 8736 6070";
F[10]="+61 (0) 8 8736 6045";
D1[10]=" St Mary's winery is situated 16 kilometres west of the township of Penola in the Limestone Coast zone in the South East of South Australia. St Mary's Vineyard is established on part of a grazing property that was purchased by the ";
D2[10]="Mulligan family in 1937. The vines are planted on an elevated area of Terra Rossa soil over Limestone. The soils are generally very stony. Some of the more austere parts of the vineyards are virtually pure rock. The vines that hav";
D3[10]="e survived on these stony areas produce relatively small tonnages compared to local district averages. Estate grown grapes only are used in the production of all St Mary's wines. Grapes are fermented in small batches, basket press";
D4[10]="ed and estate bottled. St Marys Wines is wholly owned by the Mulligan family. Varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.";
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V1[10]="   Cabernet Sauv Blend,  Cabernet franc,  Merlot,  Petit Verdot,  Riesling,  Shiraz,";
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L1[10]=" House Block";
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N[11]="Zema Estate";
E[11]="zemaestate@zema.com.au Web www.zema.com.au";
A[11]="Riddoch Hwy, Coonawarra SA 5263";
W[11]="www.zema.com.au";
T[11]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3219";
F[11]="+61 (0) 8 8736 3280";
D1[11]=" Zema Estate is a small family owned vineyard and winery situated in the heart of Coonawarra's famous terra rossa soil. Zema reds are typically robust and richly flavoursome. The original 8 ha vineyard is planted with Shiraz and Ca";
D2[11]="bernet Sauvignon, which are hand pruned each year. The vineyard continues to expand with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz plantings. Each vintage is produced, bottled and packaged on the Estate by the ";
D3[11]="Zema family.   ";
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V1[11]="   Cabernet Sauvignon,  Cabernet franc,  Malbec,  Merlot,  Shiraz,";
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L1[11]=" Family Selection, Coonawarra,";
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