Cabernet Celebrations | Musing in the Museum & Winery Tour – Friday 16 October
Step behind the scenes at Zema Estate for a rare and immersive winery experience celebrating the enduring beauty of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon.
Begin with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our family-run winery, where you’ll gain insight into the winemaking and viticulture philosophies that have shaped Zema Estate and its renowned Cabernet Sauvignon for 44 years.
Then, step into the estate’s nostalgic private museum and join owner Nick Zema for a guided tasting journey through time. Discover current releases alongside rare museum Cabernet treasures, showcasing the remarkable ageing potential, craftsmanship and provenance that have made Coonawarra Cabernet one of Australia’s most celebrated wine styles.
Accompanied by a light grazing platter, this intimate experience offers a unique opportunity to taste history, hear the stories behind the wines, and immerse yourself in the heritage and passion of a pioneering Coonawarra family.
A must-do experience for lovers of aged Cabernet Sauvignon, fine wine and Coonawarra history.
Tickets are limited – bookings essential.
Date: Friday 16th October
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: $50 per person, includes a light grazing platter
![Cabernet Decade[nce] Dinner at Ottelia](https://zema.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ottelia-dinner-cabernet-celebrations.webp)
Cabernet Decade[nce] Tasting & Dinner – Friday 16 October
Continue the Cabernet Journey! After Musing in the Museum & Winery Tour, continue your evening at the Coonawarra Cabernet Decade[nce] Tasting at Wynns Coonawarra Estate (5:30–7:30pm). Join up to 15 Coonawarra producers and taste aged and current-release Cabernet Sauvignon in one unforgettable regional tasting experience.
It’s the perfect way to compare styles, discover the remarkable ageing potential of Coonawarra Cabernet and immerse yourself in the best of Cabernet Celebrations. Book both experiences and celebrate Cabernet from vineyard to museum cellar.
Top off the night at the nearby Ottelia restaurant with a 2 course dinner to delight with paired wine.
Date: Friday 16 October
Time: Tasting Session 5:30pm – 7:30pm // $48pp
Dinner 7:45pm- 9:45pm // $ 125pp
PENOLA TOWN SHUTTLE BUS
Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations – 1-18 October
Make a Weekend of It! Your Zema Estate experience is just one of more than 50 events taking place during Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations. Across three weekends, the region comes alive with exclusive tastings, long lunches, live music, masterclasses, winery tours and unforgettable food and wine experiences.
Stay a little longer to discover why Coonawarra is Australia’s home of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Wander between welcoming cellar doors, enjoy genuine country hospitality, savour local produce and immerse yourself in the stories behind one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions.
Browse the full Cabernet Celebrations program and start planning your perfect spring getaway.
