Road Tripping to Gather Round? Coonawarra Awaits with Iconic South Australian Delights!
Make your journey to the Gather Round Football Festival unforgettable with a stop in Coonawarra, one of Australia’s most renowned wine regions.
Ever tried a YoYo biscuit? How about a Haigh’s chocolate or Bickfords iconic drinks? As a special treat for visitors passing through Coonawarra on their way to the Gather Round Football Festival, the Coonawarra at Heart collective will be offering iconic South Australian treats at their cellar doors for you to sample!
Here’s your chance to sample some of the best local delights while you relax, refresh, and Unwine’d in style:
- Bowen Estate: Finish your wine tasting with a sweet treat - a YoYo biscuit, a true South Australian icon that’ll have you coming back for more.
- Leconfield Coonawarra: Sample a curated selection of Maggie Beer’s iconic produce, from exquisite preserves to mouthwatering gourmet goodies.
- Balnaves of Coonawarra: Taste a select range of Beerenberg products and enjoy a delicious burst of flavours that pair perfectly with their cheese box and a glass of wine.
- Majella Wines: Treat your tastebuds to a sample of Haigh’s luxurious chocolates – the perfect complement to any fine wine.
- Katnook Estate: Refresh yourself with a taste of a crisp Bickford’s drink or indulge in their exceptional wines – or both! The choice is yours!
And of course, there will be plenty of award-winning wines to taste, so you can sip, savour, and discover the best of Coonawarra’s rich heritage. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just here for a fun, tasty stop, Coonawarra is the perfect place to make your road trip even sweeter!
Gather Round for a true South Australian experience in Coonawarra – your tastebuds will thank you!
DATE | Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th April 2025
LOCATION | Bowen Estate Cellar Door, Balnaves of Coonawarra Cellar Door, Leconfield Coonawarra Cellar Door, Katnook Estate Cellar Door, Majella Cellar Door
Majella Wines: Certified for a Sustainable Future
At Majella Wines, we’re thrilled to announce that we are now certified members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia — for both our vineyards and our winery. This certification reflects our commitment to producing premium wines while preserving our environment, supporting our community, and fostering a thriving, resilient business for generations to come.
What Does Sustainable Winegrowing Mean?
Sustainable winegrowing is about taking a holistic approach to the craft of winemaking. It’s more than just caring for the environment—it’s about using energy and water efficiently, protecting biodiversity, reducing waste, and supporting our regional community. For us, sustainability is about improving every aspect of our operations, from soil health in the vineyard to energy use in the winery.
Why It Matters to You
By choosing Majella Wines, you’re supporting a certified program that’s shaping the Australian wine industry for the better. Together, we can:
- Reduce environmental impact while producing exceptional wine.
- Protect and enhance our ecosystems for future generations.
- Build stronger communities by prioritizing people, land, and business.
As one of 922 certified members in Australia, we’re proud to uphold these values in every bottle we produce. So, the next time you pour a glass of Majella wine, you can enjoy it knowing you’re part of a movement that’s making a real difference.
Here’s to great wine—and a brighter, more sustainable future!
More accolades for Majella
Majella Wines is delighted to announce a string of successes at some of this year's wine shows. The second half of 2024 has seen Majella’s wines securing trophies, showcasing the consistent quality and exceptional winemaking that the family-owned winery is renowned for.
Among the recent wins:
• The 2022 Musician by Majella was awarded the Trophy for Best Red Blend at the Cowra Wine Show, underscoring its status as a standout in its category.
• At the Rutherglen Wine Show, the Majella 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon took home the Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon in Show, highlighting the winery’s skill and consistency in producing high-quality Cabernet.
• The 2022 Musician followed with another triumph, earning the Trophy for Best Red Blend at the 2024 Royal Adelaide Wine Show, continuing its winning streak.
The Musician, which was first released in 2005, remains one of Majella’s most popular and affordable offerings, yet it has already claimed an astounding 22 trophies to date, making it a benchmark for quality and value.
“We’re of course very happy by the recognition our wines have received this year,” said Brian Lynn, co-owner of Majella Wines. “These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and we’re proud to continue crafting wines that reflect the best of the Coonawarra region.”
Majella’s Championship Double
Majella's 2021 The Composer & 2021 The Musician have done exceedingly well at the 2024 Winewise Championship, we are the only producer to receive two gold medallions. Given the sky-high quality of the opposition, this is quite an achievement!
This is what Lester Jesberg had to say about them:
2021 Majella The Musician Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz The fresh
plum, dark berry and blackcurrant aromas are captivating, and carry a
mere suggestion of oak comfortably. Palate-wise this wine is beautifully
balanced, the fine, soft tannins merging perfectly with the opulent fruit.
($19.00) ★★★★★
2021 Majella The Composer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Stunning purple tints immediately catch the eye. The intense
blackcurrant fruit is supported by precisely integrated oak. This is a
vibrant and intense wine of excellent length and strong regional
character. It may be the best-value cabernet sauvignon in Australia.
($25.00) ★★★★★
The Composer and Musician win trophies at the Cowra Wine Show 2023
Huge Success in Cowra
The Cowra Wine Show is one of the biggest and oldest regional wine shows and was held late last month.
The results were announced last Saturday evening (the 5th August 2023) and Majella's wines really scooped the pool.
The 2021 Majella "The Musician" was awarded the Imperial Hotel Trophy for the Best Dry Red Blend, an outstanding result.
This, however, was outshone by the 2021 Majella "The Composer" which won the Breakout River Meats Trophy for the Best Cabernet Sauvignon, the Benedict Cowra Quartz Trophy for the Best Red Wine of the Cowra Wine Show AND the Trophy for the Best Wine in Show.
The success we have derived is a result of the tireless efforts of the entire Majella team. From the nurturing of the vines to the careful crafting of every wine batch by our skilled winemakers, each member plays a crucial role. Together the team has dedicated countless hours of hard work and commitment to the family owned business.
Dan Murphys visit to Coonawarra
Late last year we were visited by the Dan Murphy's team, who were filming Coonawarra as part of their for their ‘Vine Guide’. Have a look at the link below for a comprehensive guide to our fabulous part of the world.
All imagery by Dan Murphys.
2021 Composer is Winestate magazine's Cabernet Sauvignon of the year for 2022
We are delighted to have recieved this amazing accolade for the Composer!
“The Composer” by Majella is the newest addition to our range.
It is a finely crafted wine created from selected parcels of estate grown fruit from the Majella vineyard in Coonawarra. It is a fresh, vibrant example of classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Composer is a vivid dark magenta red colour with a bright crimson hue. Lush eucalyptus and red fruit aromas are paired with a bright, flavour filled, medium weighted palate of cassis and red berries. Subtle oak integration enhances the smooth and balanced finish.
You can read about all of the award winners including the Composer here:
2019 The Musician wine wins the Fuller Reds, Under $20 category in the Dan Murphy's Decoded Wine Awards.
2018 The Musician article from Canada
Here's a great article to read on Australian reds, featuring The Musician amongst others, from a Canadian local paper.
Winner of the Winestate 2020 wine of the year is... 2018 The Musician
We have won the 2020 Winestate wine of the year & the Hamburg Sud Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy with our 2018 The Musician.
"The qualifying feature for the judges is that the wine must display the very best attributes of the variety it is representing. Clearly Majella's 2018 The Musician did exactly that"
- Peter Simic, Winestate's Publisher and Editor.
Wine Australia makers profile
Have you come across the makers profiles that Wine Australia have created for Australian wineries?
Have a look here at Majella's profile.
2020 Halliday rating
The 2020 Halliday Wine Companion results are in!
96 points for our 2014 GPL68 and 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
95 points for our 2014 Malleea and 2017 Musician
94 points for the 2017 Merlot and
92 points for the 2016 Shiraz!!
And, did you know we’ve been a red 5 Star Rated winery for years?
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Coonawarra Update
The Coonawarra Vignerons Association has a very informative website with all the promotional activities and other news from the Coonawarra Wine Region, Australia's Other Red Centre.
Majella on Social Media
We maintain an active presence on Facebook. The girls and boys here at Majella keep the page up-dated with lots of photos, information on future promotions and all the general news from Majella.
If you'd like to be kept right up to date then just view our facebook page and perhaps "Like" us.
You'll also find Majella featured on Instagram, with plenty of great photos and other bits and pieces.
Majella Newsletters
Majella sends out a very informative Newsletter every month or so.
These Newsletters will keep you up to date on all the happenings at Majella, including forthcoming promotions, wine dinners, cellar door specials and all the news from Majella Wines here in Coonawarra.
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