Cellar Door Bookings
If you’re visiting Coonawarra, we’d love to welcome you for a tasting at our Cellar Door. You can expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and we offer complimentary tastings of our current release wines. If you want to linger a little longer, enjoy one of our gourmet platters, which pair perfectly with our wines. Or book our super premium Saluti tasting.
Our Cellar Door also features a selection of condiments and gifts, including the much-loved Mrs. Zema’s homemade chilli paste and olive oil.
For groups of 8 or more, please fill in our Group Booking Form. For special requests or extra information, please call us on 08 8736 3219.
Open 7 days – 14944 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra
Monday – Friday: 9am to 5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 10am to 4pm
(closed Christmas Day and Good Friday).
Reserve Your Tasting
Walk-ins are also welcome
Current Release Tasting
Enjoy a complimentary tasting of our current release wines in the warm and welcoming surrounds of our intimate Cellar Door. Begin with our exclusive range, including Sauvignon Blanc, a Rosé made from estate-grown Shiraz, and our crowd-pleasing Sparkling Merlot.
Then explore our Estate Range: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Cluny – a refined blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. Finish with the Family Selection Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon – the ‘cream of the crop’, hand-selected from our best vineyard parcels for their exceptional intensity and varietal character. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Zema Estate Saluti Icon Tasting
$5 Tasting. To celebrate Zema Estate’s 40 years as a family-owned winery, we have released our commemorative 2016 Saluti, a Cabernet and Shiraz blend. With a very limited release, the Saluti celebrates the pinnacle of the Zema family’s winemaking achievements over 40 years and our commitment to the future. Taste this iconic wine for yourself. This tasting is redeemable upon any purchase of Saluti on the day. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Zema Estate Gourmet Platter
Large Platter: $40 | Half Platter: $20 | Large Platter + 2 glasses of Estate Wine: $56 | Half Platter + 2 glasses of Estate Wine: $36
Join the team at Zema Estate Cellar Door and sample our gourmet platter. Each platter includes two types of cheeses, olives, dried apricots, almonds, quince paste, Tucker’s Natural gourmet crackers and cured meats. Full platter typically serves 2-3 people / half platter serves 1-2 people. *Please specify dietary requests at the time of booking. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Private Tasting: Winery Tour + Estate Range
$50 per person | Friends of Zema members: $40 | Our Family Wine Club members: $30
Looking for a truly bespoke, premium wine tasting? This exclusive experience is perfect for passionate wine lovers. Enjoy a personalised experience that includes:
- A guided tour through our winery, exploring Zema’s winemaking philosophy
- Access to a private area showcasing 60 years of Zema family history
- A tailored tasting of four current release wines + two museum Estate wines + light grazing platter (featuring over $210 worth of wine)
Please note: This experience is subject to host availability – we’ll confirm within 24 hours of your booking.
Private Tasting: Winery Tour + Family Selection Range
$75 per person | Friends of Zema members: $70 | Our Family Wine Club members: $50
Looking for a truly personalised, premium wine tasting? This intimate experience is ideal for passionate wine lovers seeking something extra special. Enjoy a bespoke experience that includes:
- A guided winery tour led by our winemaker or a member of the Zema family
- Exclusive access to a private space showcasing 60 years of Zema family history
- A tailored tasting featuring: 4 current release wines + 2 museum Estate range wines + 2 museum Family Selection wines + light grazing platter (featuring over $360 worth of wine)
Please note: This experience is subject to host availability – we’ll confirm your booking within 24 hours.
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations – October
Each year in October the Coonawarra Wine Region celebrates its iconic wine variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, with a month long wine festival.
Featuring a program of over 50 events and unique tasting experiences, including an Ambrose Golf Day, combined regional tasting (featuring Coonawarra Cabernets from the cellar alongside the current release), winemaker dinners, Sunday sessions and an iconic masterclass. Here is what’s happening at Zema Estate.
Aged to Perfection Vertical Flight Tasting – All October
This October, Zema Estate invites you to experience the exquisite depth and richness of their carefully cellared wines. Visit the Cellar Door for a tasting of the 2015 Family Selection Cabernet and the 2013 Cabernet, both celebrated for their exceptional aging potential and complexity. Take home these treasures with bottles and 6-packs available for purchase.
DATE | All October, from 10am-4pm
Mrs Zema’s Pizza & Live Music – 4 October
Enjoy the warm hospitality of the Zema family as Mrs Zema rolls up her sleeves to make her legendary homemade pizzas, fresh from the oven and full of Italian flavour. With live music from a local band, delicious wine by the glass, and plenty of good cheer, this is the perfect spring outing in the heart of Coonawarra.
DATE | Saturday, 4 October, from 11am-5pm, pizza’s from 12pm-3pm
COST | Free entry, wines by the glass
BOOKINGS | No bookings required except for groups of 10+ people
Coonawarra Woof + Wine Walk – 11 October
The Woof & Wine Walk is a relaxed, dog-friendly food and wine trail winding through some of Coonawarra’s most iconic wineries. Each stop will feature dog friendly experiences, and wine!
DATE | Saturday, 11 October, from 10.30am
COST | from $30
Scavenger Hunt Walk & Wine Experience – All October
Lace up your shoes, and set off on a leisurely self-guided wine adventure, stopping at some of Coonawarra’s finest wineries along the way. Simply pick up a Super Quiz at any of the six participating wineries and follow the green footprints to your next destination. Visit at least three wineries and answer the quiz questions along the way. When you are finished, drop off your completed quiz at the last winery to go in the draw to win a mixed dozen wine.
DATE | All October
Become a Friend of Zema
Join our Friends of Zema community and be the first to hear about new wine releases, special events, and exclusive offers. As a member, you’ll enjoy 7.5% off all Zema Estate wines (excluding special offers).