BOOK NOW: Create your own Whimsical Frida-inspired portrait at Zema Estate’s Paint & Sip with artist Lilli-Mae. Enjoy a guided session, a wine on arrival, and a colourful artwork to take home. Our Paint & Sip Workshop is part of the 2026 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival.
BOOK NOW: Join Zema Estate at the Adelaide Central Market for Coonawarra Uncorked, a special Tasting Australia event. For one night only, more than 20 Coonawarra wineries will bring the region to the city, pouring standout wines in the heart of Adelaide’s iconic market.
Celebrate creativity in the heart of Coonawarra at the 2026 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival. Each May, the region comes alive with exhibitions, performances, workshops and fine wine – honouring our rich artistic heritage and showcasing local, national and international talent.
Explore a special selection of wines drawn from the Zema Estate cellar, showcasing the exceptional ageing potential of Coonawarra Cabernet and Shiraz. Throughout July, enjoy Under Coonawarra Skies – a captivating exhibition of local night sky photography by Ockert Le Roux, on display in the cellar door.
BOOK NOW: Experience the magic of a Coonawarra winter night, where skies are vast and unspoilt by city lights. Step outside for stargazing among with local night sky enthusiast and photographer Ockert Le Roux. A relaxed evening celebrating wine, place and the beauty above.
BOOK NOW:These July school holidays, rug up and explore the Coonawarra Walking Trail. Can you find Woof, Coonawarra’s wandering vineyard dog? Hidden somewhere along the trail, he’s waiting to lead curious explorers to a secret tasting.
Zema Estate welcomes Lewis White as Winemaker, marking an exciting new chapter in the winery’s 44-year history. With deep Coonawarra experience and a shared respect for tradition, Lewis joins the Zema family as we look ahead to the 2026 vintage.
BOOK NOW: Join Demetrio Zema at Audacious Monk Cellars for a guided tasting that celebrates patience in cellaring wine. Compare aged and youthful Zema Estate wines and uncover the flavours that emerge when wine is given time.
Discover how to cellar wine at home, what to open now or save for later, and why well-made wines at every level can age beautifully with time, patience and thoughtful storage.
This engaging free online program is designed for wine lovers who want to understand what makes Coonawarra truly unique – its history, geology, climate, and, of course, exceptional wines.
