WINES OF THE MONTH
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QuickviewRouge Vintner Stemless Glass Gift Box (set of 4 glasses)
Glassware, Monthly WinesThe Rouge Vintner glassware range is for the wine obsessed. Designed by our very own Dru Reschke, after 20 years in the wine industry he wanted to create a glass that was not only beautiful but practical. Each glass has been coated with potassium salt which typically gives the glass 5 times the strength of a normal glass – this makes them suitable for use in domestic and commercial dishwashers. The rim has been cold cut and polished, this allows each glass to not only be fine and lightweight but also very strong and durable. Each gift box contains 4 glasses and makes an excellent wedding, engagement or Christmas present.$49.95Dru's checklist:
Why has it been so hard to find a stemless wine glass that can also serve whiskey? One that, if tipped over, bounces right back up again. One that can be laid on its side to aerate a worthy whiskey. One that has a fine edge whilst being 5x stronger than normal glass. When I couldn’t find that glass, I designed it myself.Glass features:
- A fine cold-cut lip
- 5 x stronger than normal glass
- Ideal for both red and white wine & spirits
- The widest point is 150ml (5oz) for maximum aeration and exactly 5 glasses from every bottle
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QuickviewRouge Vintner Wine Glass Gift Box (set of 4 glasses)
Glassware, Monthly WinesThe Rouge Vintner glassware range is for the wine obsessed. Designed by our very own Dru Reschke, after 20 years in the wine industry he wanted to create a glass that was not only beautiful but practical. Each glass has been coated with potassium salt which typically gives the glass 5 times the strength of a normal glass – this makes them suitable for use in domestic and commercial dishwashers. The rim has been cold cut and polished, this allows each glass to not only be fine and lightweight but also very strong and durable. Each gift box contains 4 glasses and makes an excellent wedding, engagement or Christmas present.$49.95Dru's checklist:
Why has it been so hard to find a wine glass that’s just right for both red and white? One that is big, but can still fit in the dishwasher. One that gives precisely five glasses from each bottle without needing a line. One with a fine rim, but 5 x stronger than normal glass. When I couldn’t find that glass, I designed it myself.Glass features:
- A fine cold-cut lip
- 5 x stronger than normal glass
- Ideal for both red & white wine
- The widest point is 150ml (5oz) for maximum aeration
- Exactly 5 glasses from every bottle
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QuickviewRouge Vintner Sparkling Glass Gift Box (set of 4 glasses)
Glassware, Monthly WinesThe Rouge Vintner glassware range is for the wine obsessed. Designed by our very own Dru Reschke, after 20 years in the wine industry he wanted to create a glass that was not only beautiful but practical. Each glass has been coated with potassium salt which typically gives the glass 5 times the strength of a normal glass - this makes them suitable for use in domestic and commercial dishwashers. The rim has been cold cut and polished, this allows each glass to not only be fine and lightweight but also very strong and durable. Each gift box contains 4 glasses and makes an excellent wedding, engagement or Christmas present.$49.95Dru's checklist:
"Why has it been so hard to find the perfect champagne glass? I just wanted one that I can fill in one pour without the bubbles overflowing. One that is wide enough to give off better aromas. One that has a shorter bottom to reach for polishing. And one that is strong, yet still has a fine edge. When I couldn’t find that glass, I designed it myself."Sparkling glass features:
- Designed to prevent bubbles overflowing when pouring
- Patented 15oz/150ml curve
- 5 x stronger than normal glass
- Designed for maximum sparkling aroma
- Easy to reach bottom for polishing
- A fine, cold-cut rim
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QuickviewEmily May, Rosé Pinot Noir, Mount Gambier 2018
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, White WinesKoonara is the name of our property in Coonawarra which has been in our family for over 100 years, and where my Gran - Emiline May Reschke - lived until she was 99. Accomplished dressmaker and designer, teacher, bridge and scrabble guru, and professional floral artist. Here’s to you Gran. A delicate but complex wine, with hints of Turkish delight and maraschino cherry and raspberry notes. Our 2018 vintage was awarded: Gold and 97 points International Cool Climate Awards Wine Show 2018 Our 2017 vintage was awarded: - Trophy for Best Rose at the Sydney Royal Wine Show 2017 - Trophy for The Stewards Annual Prize at the Sydney Royal Wine Show 2017 - Gold Sydney Royal Wine Show 2017 KPMG - Gold Melbourne International Wine Competition 2017 - Gold International Cool Climate Wine Show 2017 – Class 23 Our 2016 vintage was awarded: Trophy for Best Rose of Show at the Australian Cool Climate Wine Show Download tasting notes PDF for 2018 vintage Download tasting notes PDF for 2017 vintage$19.95 -
QuickviewThe Guardian Angel Piccolo, Sparkling, Mount Gambier 2018
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, White WinesComes in a box of 24 100% Mount Gambier. Everyone needs a Guardian Angel ... A vibrant celebration of youthful chardonnay. Crisp and quite dry, it has good length and balance, alive with lemon and lime sherbet. Mount Gambier is the coldest wine region in mainland Australia, allowing flavours in the grapes to develop longer while still keeping their crispness. This produces rich lemon and lime Chardonnay. The rocky flint under only 10cm of soil helps create a complexity of minerality, flavours and long finish. Download 2015 tasting notes PDF$6.95 -
QuickviewAngel’s Peak, Shiraz, Coonawarra 2016
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red WinesNew release, and new label design! The painting of the wings was a 1.8m creation Dru did especially for the label. The name ‘Angels Peak’ is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the lack of ‘peaks’ in the very flat Coonawarra. No residual sugar, below organic levels of sulphur, 18 month in 100% French Oak Barrels (20% new). This wine has seamless mint dark chocolate and coffee notes, over silky mulberries and molasses. Lift this bottle to the light and try to see through the neck. The density of colour shows the quality of the grapes that went into this wine. Since flavour and deep colour in Shiraz comes from the skin, we grow our grapes smaller, about the size of a pea. Food match: Char-grilled eye fillet with wasabi and mascarpone soft cheese. 5 star and Equal Top In Category, Winestate Magazine 2018 Download tasting notes PDF – 2015 vintage Download tasting notes PDF – 2014 vintage$25.00 -
QuickviewA Song for Alice, Riesling, Mount Gambier 2013
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, White Wines*Aged release* This wine is named after our little girl Alice (6 year), who loves to sing songs she has made up. Like this wine, they are beautiful in their purity and make you smile. When she is old enough, this will be our song to her. Just 40 minutes south of our Coonawarra vineyards are our Mount Gambier vineyards. Mount Gambier is the coolest region in mainland Australia and has perfect conditions for creating excellent Riesling. Razor-sharp flint rocks rise from the thin soils under vines, and the pure underground water flows from the famous Blue Lake. This vintage is fresh, crisp, lean with some lovely minerality and lemon/citrus characters. Food match: Vietnamese prawn and glass noodle salad. Awards: 91 points James Halliday Download tasting notes PDF – 2013 vintage Download tasting notes PDF – 2015 vintage$25.00 -
QuickviewFlowers for Lucy, Moscato 2018
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, White WinesThree days a week our two little girls would stroll into the Cellar Door to say hello, and almost always they were holding flowers picked along the way. Alice’s flowers would proudly go to her Mum, while Lucy’s - with her arm out stretched proudly - went to me. “These are for you Dad,” she’d say. One day - when she is old enough to enjoy in moderation - the burst of floral flavours in this Moscato will be my flowers to her. Dru and Nicole Reschke. Great balance of sweetness and refreshing lime, Flowers for Lucy has low alcohol – making it easier to have a glass or two before or after dinner. Food match: Summer berry trifle and homemade icecream. Moscato Spritzer 3 parts Flowers for Lucy 2 parts Aperol 1 part Soda Water Crushed ice Lucy Cocktail 150ml Flowers for Lucy 30ml Gin Crushed ice with a sprig of mint Download tasting notes PDF - 2018 vintage Download tasting notes PDF - 2017 vintage Download tasting notes PDF - 2016 vintage$18.95
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0AIR Independent Music Awards 2018
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Velvet Sessions with Elliott Johnson Live for Cellar Dwellers July 2018
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Koonara Wines Mount Gambier Winter Warmer Fiesta 2018
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Ladies by the Lake – Ballarat Mother’s Day
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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
$15,000 Rogue Vintner glassware giveaway – in selected stores now!
Read moreThe Rouge Vintner glassware range is for the wine obsessed. Designed by our very own Dru Reschke, after 20 years in the wine industry he wanted to…
Koonara and Quorum Restaurant: Warrnambool Chef’s Taste of the Region Dinner – Saturday 25th Aug, 7pm
Read moreJoin Quorum & Koonara for a premium food and wine experience. Indulge in a 7 course degustation with canapes on arrival, that heros local ingredients carefully sourced…
Adelaide Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow – Fri 17 Aug, 5-8pm
Read moreCoonawarra Vignerons are bringing the regions finest wines to the City of Adelaide. This year we are changing it up as we invite you to discover…
Koonara and Arch View: Ballarat Wine Tasting and Pop-up Bar – Friday 24th Aug, 6pm
Read moreWe are teaming up with Arch View in Ballarat to create a premium food and wine experience, hosted by our owner Dru Reschke. Enjoy our award…
Ballarat Meet the Winemaker Degustation – Fri 7 Sept, 6pm
Read moreJoin Pipers By The Lake & Koonara for a premium food and wine experience. Indulge in a 5 course degustation, with sparkling on arrival, all matched with…
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