The National Wine Centre presents a rare opportunity to spend an evening with four of the Coonawarra wine region's founding families - Wynns of Coonawarra, Majella Wines, Balnaves of Coonawarra and Redman Wines - all at one spectacular degustation dinner.

Coonawarra Wine Dinner

Thursday, 23 July 2026
6.30pm - 10.00pm
National Wine Centre
Four course degustation dinner with nine paired wines
$175 + booking fee

This dinner will honour the Coonawarra Cabernet - bold, structured, and built for slow evenings - alongside other standout varietals produced by these prestigious winemakers. The wines will be expertly paired by the National Wine Centre's Sommelier team to an indulgent degustation dinner crafted by Executive Chef Sato Kikuchi.

One extraordinary region, four iconic producers, and a single night where the red earth runs deep.

Meet the Wineries

These four founding families of the Coonawarra wine region represent 400 years of collective winemaking heritage, working on the same famed strip of terra rossa.

• Wynns Coonawarra Estate, established 1891
• Majella Wines, established 1969
• Balnaves of Coonawarra, established 1975
• Redman Wines, established 1908

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The Menu*

Duck Parfait ‍

Sour cherry glaze and pickled shallot

Mushroom and Native Thyme Parfait Tartlet

‍Aged Parmesan and soft cress

Paired with

Majella Sparkling Shiraz 2023

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Pan-Roasted Barramundi Fillet

‍Cauliflower crème, roasted red capsicum chimichurri and Chive oil

Paired with

Wynns Black Label Messenger Chardonnay 2025

Balnaves Chardonnay 2025

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Dijon-Glazed, Twice-Cooked Pork Belly

‍Smoked apple purée, roasted shallot and sweet-pickled mustard seeds

Paired with

Redman Shiraz 2018

Balnaves Shiraz 2021

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Slow-Braised Beef Cheek

‍Salt-baked celeriac, roasted heirloom carrots, cavolo nero and Cabernet jus

Paired with

Majella GPL68 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Redman Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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A Selection of Mature Cheeses

Comté

Onkaparinga Blue

Fromager d’Affinois Double Crème

Quince paste, Cabernet-poached pear and Barossa Bark

Paired with

Balnaves The Tally Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 1991

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*Please note, menu may be subject to change

We cannot guarantee catering to dietary requirements. Should you have any dietary requirements, please contact us at nwc.marketing@adelaide.edu.au before you purchase your ticket.

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Main Image credit: Ben Goode