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Angel’s Peak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra 2013
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red WinesBUY 12 AND SAVE $95.40 ** ends Friday 20 April 2018 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, and organically grown. “This is a very good cabernet at the price; there is a welter of cassis-accented fruit, fine, persistent, tannins and well integrated oak. A serious bargain with excellent length.”$27.95- James Halliday 92 points James Halliday 92 points
- Wine Show Case Magazine - 90 points
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Angel’s Peak, Shiraz, Coonawarra 2013
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, Red WinesBUY 12 AND SAVE $95.40 ** ends Friday 20 April 2018 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, and 24 month in 100% French Oak Barrels (20% new). This wine has integrated to a seamless dark chocolate and coffee notes over silky mulberries and molasses. Drink now until 2023.$27.95- James Halliday 95 points
- Silver NZ International Wine Show 2015
- Silver Lyon International Competition 2016
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The Marquise Chardonnay 2012
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, White WinesThe Marquise (Mahr-keez) is a French noblewoman ranking above a countess, and – like this wine – shows elegance, refinement, and sophistication. The grapes for this cool-climate Chardonnay are grown in Mount Gambier, the coolest mean maximum temperature average of any wine region in mainland Australia. Awards:- Gold AWC Vienna International Wine challenge 2013
- Gold Rutherglen Wine Show 2012
- 4 stars Winestate Magazine
- James Halliday, 94 points
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Rouge 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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Rouge 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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Rouge 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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Angel’s Footprints, Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Gambier 2016
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, White WinesSAVE 50% WHEN YOU BUY 12 BOTTLES. SAVE $119 **Offer ends Friday 20 April 2018. “Friends are angels that lift you up when your wings have forgotten how to fly. Many people walk through your life, but true friends leave footprints in your heart.” So raise your glass - here’s to friends.$19.95Part barrel ferment has given this cool climate wine layers of complexity, with guava, crisp pink lady apples and gooseberry notes.
Mount Gambier is even cooler than Marlborough in New Zealand, so the long growing period allows the grapes to develop an abundance of flavours without losing the crisp freshness of a true cool-climate grape. This vineyard, and all our vineyards, only average four sprays per year for disease, using only organically certified products so as not to harm our delicate ecosystem. Winner of 2017 National Cool Climate Wine Show Bronze Medal Download tasting notes PDF -
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Flowers for Lucy, Moscato 2018
Monthly Wines, Our Wine, White WinesOur 2018 vintage is now available. Three 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 - 2017 vintage Download tasting notes PDF - 2016 vintage$18.95
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Naracoorte Cup – Koonara & Coopers Marquee 2018
Perfect weather, gourmet food and wine, glamorous fashion and racing action came together for our first marquee at the 2018…
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The Original Mount Gambier Pop-up Bar January 2018
More than 2000 people came along to the original Mt Gambier Food & Wine Pop-up Bar at the Rail Lands,…
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Koonara Wines Robe Food & Wine Night Market
More than 1,800 people came along to the Koonara Wines Robe Food and Wine Night Markets on the Robe foreshore last Thursday…
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Koonara Wines Hamilton Food & Wine Night Market
We had a wonderful time at the Koonara Wines Hamilton Food & Wine Night Market. Around 1,800 people attended the…
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- Feb142018
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Cellar Dwellers: Elliott Johnson Live Friday 13 July 2018
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110 years in Coonawarra
The Reschke family has been in Coonawarra since 1906, so we are almost locals …
None of the bad stuff
Low levels of sulphur in all our wines, no oak substitutes and no residual sugar* in our wines.

Great Dirt
Our red vines are grown on famous terra rossa soil in Coonawarra, and our whites and Pinot Noir are grown in Mt Gambier the coolest region in mainland Australia.