FunSearch Hollick Coonawarra Things to do in Penola South Australia
FunSearch was hosted by Hollick Estate Coonawarra during the 2019 Summer vacation break in Australia. While enjoying our time in the lovely and comfortable surrounds of Hollick Accommodation, we used the renowned wine estate in the world famous Coonawarra and Penola region, as our central base while we explored all the places to go and things to do in this beautiful part of South Australia.
As shown in the film, the food Upstairs at Hollick is wonderfully prepared by their talented Chef Justin, and we were lucky enough to sample it more than once! And the stunning range of Hollick wines were genuinely world class. Cheers to that!
Stay with Hollick, make your own amazing wine discoveries and explore all kinds of fun and places to go in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia.
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Red Earth: Comparing Coonawarra Cabernet's....
The Dr and the Chef thought we would have a look at the Coonawarra's most famous wines..... Cabernet Sauvignon. The red earth of the terra rossa soils of the Coonawarra region in the South East of South Australia are famous for the quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon that it produces. Many of Australia's most famous wine brands, and flagship Cabernet's are filled with fruit from this region. The Coonawarra has a reputation for being the place to buy a Cabernet from in Australia, if not the world.
So we delved into the wine cellar, and found two great Coonawarra Cabernet's to compare. Both coming from Coonawarra estate wineries, and both at the mid price point for quality. We thought we would compare:
Reschke Wines - The Bos. Cabernet Sauvignon RRP A35-$40
Parker Estate Wines - Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon RRP A$ 35-40
These Cabernet's demonstrate all of the good things about a Coonawarra Cabernet, good drinking, not too expensive, and impressive. Watch this episode of the Dr and the Chef to find out more about what we thought of these great wines.
Ian Hollick from Hollick Wines at Vancouver International Wine Fest 2015
Listen to Ian Hollick from Hollick Wines in the Coonawarra, Australia talk about the cool climate Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz wines they produce. At the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2015.
2006 Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa First Growth
Digital Tasting Note
WineWeek 170: Around the 'warra.
Last weekend Danny dropped past the Coonawarra wine region on his way back from a wedding in Adelaide. So this week we're looking at three wines from the region that caught his eye. The first isn't a true Coonawarra wine, coming from the Wrattonbully vineyards of Yalumba, but this botrytis viognier is a lovely little drop. Brad then looks at a Wynn's favourite that can be had for bargain prices. Danny rounds out the week with the 2004 vintage of the Highbank Coonawarra, a wine that made our very first Best Dozen back in 2007.
Things to do in Penola Coonawarra: Hollick Wines,
Things to do in Penola, in the heart of Coonawarra; Visit Hollick Wines and restaurant and stay at Must Accommodation.
Koonara Wines - Coonawarra - Vintage 2017
Dru Reschke from Koonara Wines, talks about Coonawarra's 2017 vintage.
Coonawarra pt2 Grape Selection
PENOLA & COONAWARRA 20170923
Music by Joakim Karud
and Dylan Smith (live)
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Drone footage credited to Mumford Lee with DJI Mavic Pro
Episode 186 | Hollick 'The Bard' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
I try a brilliant Cabernet Sauvignon from Hollick Estates but I don't know what it costs.... do I think it is worth it?
Coonawarra: Back in time
Bruce Redman lists the four great wines that have defined Coonawarra and put the region on the world stage.
Comedy and Wine in Coonawarra
The biggest comedy line up Coonawarra has ever seen is coming to town. It's the ultimate Christmas gift!
After five sold-out events in wine regions around the country in 2018, Grapes Of Mirth will kick off 2019 on the Limestone Coast - combining our three favourite things; comedy, wine & people!
On Saturday 19th of January (1pm to 7pm), get ready for an entire afternoon of comedy, music, wine, food, and good times.
Through the great support of the Coonawarra Wine Region, we've been given access to a giant air-conditioned marquee on the Penola Racecourse. So, we'll be protected, whatever the weather conditions on the day.
Hosted by T.V and radio star Merrick Watts, you'll be entertained by a gala line-up of comedians. Six of the countries best are coming to the home of terra rossa soil, including - Nath Valvo (MICF Gala), Dave Thornton ('The Project' and 'The Beep Test'), Dilruk Jayasinha ('Have You Been Paying Attention' and 'Utopia'), Fiona O'Loughlin ('I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here') and Cal Wilson ('Thank God You're Here' and 'Hughesy We Have a Problem').
And to top it all off, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy wine on the day, from not one, but from TWELVE WINE PRODUCERS! Joining us on the day are Balnaves, Blok Coonawarra, Brand's Laira, DiGiorgio Family Wines, Hollick Estates, Koonara Wines, Majella Wines, Patrick of Coonawarra, Penley Estate, Raidis Estate, Whistle Post Wines and Rymill Coonawarra.
Grapes of Mirth provides the ultimate chill-out day with six headline comedy sets, a host with the most, and some sweet DJ tunes to keep you entertained before, between, and after the comedy has ended. Only the best Coonawarra wines, locally produced beer and cider, and plenty of gourmet grub on offer.
This is the perfect Xmas gift for friends and family. Get a bunch of people together and enjoy a whole day out.
We will be releasing bus tickets options, from various regional towns on the Limestone Coast, to ensure everyone arrives and leaves safely. You'll find a one question survey when purchasing your tickets, and by answering that question you'll assist us in organising transport to the right areas.
But, for now, secure your tickets, as this event is guaranteed to sell out. You do not want to miss out on a day of comedy, food, and wine, in the beautiful surrounds of Penola.
Where: Penola Racecource, Racecourse Rd, Penola, SA 5277
When: 19 January 2019
Time: 1.00pm to 7.00pm
COONAWARRA WINERIES VISIT
A visit to the Coonawarra Wineries near Penola in the South East of South Australia along the Limestone Coast which contains perfect soil conditions for growing excellent quality wines.
Wynns Coonawarra Viticulture
Single video from 'Viticulture' touch screen interactive. 5 documentary style videos reveal the process of grape growing at Wynns Winery. An associated 'Winemaking' touch screen explores the Winemaking process.
HOLLICK WINES in the Coonawarra region SA (near Penola) - One Minute Tourist
A brief snapshot of what you could reasonably expect to see, or experience, from a tourists’ point of view.
Other suggested videos:
BRAND’S LAIRA – Coonawarra SA
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BALNAVES – Coonawarra SA
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FunSearch Coonawarra Experiences best wine tours Limestone Coast
FunSearch recently visited the Limestone Coast in South Australia where you can find amazing food and wines and equally amazing people. We took a tour with specialty tour company Coonawarra Experiences and enjoyed a fantastic day visiting some of Coonawarra's most famous wine brand's including Zema Estate, Brands Laira and Katnook Estate and some hidden gems such as Bellwether Wines and Whistle Post. We may have sampled some of lovely local produce as well as few of Australia's best wines in the process, so it's lucky we had Simon in charge of the schedule and the driving!
If you are looking for things to do in Coonawarra, then a day with Coonawarra Experiences is a fantastic Coonawarra experience! No matter what your idea of fun, find places to go and things to do on the Limestone Coast with FunSearch.com.au.
BOGAN'S GUIDE TO WINE - DI GIORGIO FAMILY WINES - COONAWARRA FORTIFIED SHIRAZ
SAMPY AND LURCH CRACK A FORTIFIED SHIRAZ FROM COONAWARRA'S DI GIORGIO FAMILY WINES.
Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2012 | 2014 Bin Series Release
Penfolds Chief Winemaker, Peter Gago talks about the 2012 Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz
For more information visit danmurphys.com.au/list/penfoldsbinrelease