An iconic Coonawarra winery on the terra rossa strip with old vines dating to 1893, offering private hire of the whole venue for up to 150 guests.
Brand's Laira is an iconic winery in the heart of Coonawarra's famed terra rossa strip, with old vine vineyards dating back to 1893, when Captain Henry Stentiford bought the block from John Riddoch, the founder of the Coonawarra region, who had planted the first vines. It describes itself as a hidden gem just off the beaten track, and the setting combines heritage with a newly renovated cellar door.
The day runs across the property: vows among the vines, cocktail hour on the sprawling lawns, then dinner in the cellar door. There are two very different indoor characters to choose from. Eric's Shed is the rustic original stone building, while the state-of-the-art cellar door is large, lavish and modern, with floor-to-ceiling vineyard views and an alfresco dining area. Venue capacity is 150.
Private hire gives access to the entire venue for the day or evening, taking in the cellar door, the meeting room, Eric's cellar and the grounds. The ceremony and reception can both be held here, or the ceremony can be held off-site with the reception at the cellar door. Catering is not in-house: the cellar door staff will help you find the right caterer for your day. The estate can also host workshops, corporate conferences and private dining across its five event spaces. Brand's Laira Coonawarra appears in our guide to wedding venues in South Australia, where you can compare it against other Limestone Coast properties on guest numbers, style and price band before you enquire.
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We enjoyed an extensive tasting with Mel at Brand's Laira cellar door today. The wines offered a great range of affordability, with plenty of excellent options to try at different price points. The soup for lunch was delicious, and we also loved the cleanskins on offer. The $5 tasting fee…
Read full review on Google →Yesterday we had one of the best tasting experiences at this winery during cellar dwellers and there have been many during our stay in the Coonawarra Region. Firstly a big thankyou to Kate at the cellar door whose hospitality skills and knowledge of the wines were outstanding. The layout of the…
Read full review on Google →We were spoiled to have the entire cellar door experience to ourselves. A modern cellar door yet rich with history, offers free wine tasting if you purchase a bottle. Otherwise, it’s $5 per person. Our host, Sarah, was so knowledgeable and friendly, and we enjoyed a great chat whilst sipping on…
Read full review on Google →14860 Riddoch Hwy, Coonawarra SA 5263 — in the Limestone Coast.
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