A striking limestone cellar door on Coonawarra's terra rossa, with a heritage barrel hall restored as The Stillage, a tasting room for smaller evenings and two lawns over the Abbey vineyard.
Parker Coonawarra Estate is an iconic winery in the heart of Coonawarra's terra rossa soils. The striking limestone cellar door, with its surrounding lawns and vines, holds both the ceremony and the reception, and the recently renovated multi-space cellar door is available for partial or full venue hire.
The Stillage is the main event space, designed as a multi-use room for large events including weddings. It returns the estate's barrel hall to its former glory, combining history and heritage with modern convenience: high ceilings, locally hewn limestone walls and an ironbark floor, fully climate controlled so it works in both winter and summer. The Tasting Room is the smaller, more intimate option, available for hire in the evenings, a light and open space with floor-to-ceiling windows out to the lawns and vines, a wood fire for winter and a well-stocked bar year round.
Two lawns wrap the cellar door. The east-facing Bailey Lawn and the north-facing Pepper Tree Lawn both look over the vines of the Abbey vineyard and are picture-perfect for outdoor events, though the estate is clear that the lawns are not a waterproof solution and are only available for hire as part of the Tasting Room. Functions manager Emma handles pricing and packages, and the estate publishes a weddings and functions brochure. There is no accommodation on the estate, but the team keeps an extensive list of recommended hosts and accommodation providers in and around Penola. Parker Coonawarra Estate 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 had a wonderful experience at the vineyard, made even more special by our waitress, Emma. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about both the food and wine. Her recommendations were spot on, and she took the time to explain each pairing in a way that enhanced our appreciation of…
Read full review on Google →Lovely spot for a cosy winter lunch. We are touring the district enjoying a progressive lunch and opted to have dessert first here. It was so delicious accompanied with the tawny.
Read full review on Google →an amazing experience, led by Roger from the moment we walked through the doors. The wines are amazing and the food was the perfect accompaniment, atmosphere light and airy. There was no pressure, just an enjoyable experience all around. Highly recommend stopping in to Parker Estate, worth the…
Read full review on Google →15688 Riddoch Hwy, Penola SA 5277, Australia — in the Limestone Coast.
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