Poonawatta

28/05/2026

Nature at work in The Eden Riesling vineyard.

02/05/2026

That's a wrap.

We picked our estate Shiraz vineyards ahead of this weekends rain, the last few days of 'Indian Summer' pushing the fruit to perfect ripeness after a cool and wet March.

Thanks to the frost of last November we picked a fraction of our average volumes.

The 750kgs crushed yesterday will give us two barriques of 2026 vintage Shiraz. Precious stuff indeed.

Barossa Wine
Eden Valley Tourism

30/04/2026

This week we stepped outside the Eden Valley region for the first time, picking Shiraz from the Adelaide Hills.

Why?

Two reasons; this vineyard near Oakbank was planted from cuttings taken from our 1880 Shiraz vineyard. It is an intriguing project, to make wine from 1880 clones in another region. Close planted, steep slope, east facing, higher rainfall, cooler climate.
And secondly, with our vines heavily impacted by frost, every berry counts.

And of course, we cant pick grapes without my 85 year old mum lending a hand. Over 70 years of grape picking experience, and this was the steepest block she has ever worked in.

And thanks to Cobb's Hill Estate for access to this special little vineyard.

Cobb's Hill Estate

01/04/2026

The weather is going to be fabulous. Open all Easter long weekend.

mybarossa
Eden Valley Tourism

30/03/2026

Join us along with 8 other wineries for the Gather Round weekend at the Eden Valley Hotel on Sunday 12th April from 11am to 4.30pm.

In town for Gather Round? Take a detour worth making.

Sunday April 12, Eden Valley Hotel is pouring the best of Eden Valley in one place, from 11:00am to 4:30pm.

Drop in, explore nine incredible wineries, and discover just how much this region has to offer for only $25. No running around, no big plan needed, just a relaxed day of tasting your way through some of Eden Valley’s best in one spot.

Perfect for your Gather Round weekend.
Perfect for wine lovers.
Perfect for the curious.

20/03/2026

We're all fired up.

Pop into the cellar door this weekend for a delicious democracy sausage, and support our local CFS.

A $5 donation to the Eden Valley CFS will get you a gourmet snag, artisan condiments and a slice of local bread.

Wines by the glass all weekend, from 11am.

19/03/2026

This weekend at the Poonawatta Cellar Door, we're putting on a 'democracy sausage' and raising $ for the Eden Valley CFS.

Just $5 for a 'cooked over the coals' gourmet snag from Mt Pleasant Butcher, artisan bread and condiments. All proceeds to the CFS.

Join us on Saturday or Sunday from 11am.

Barossa
Eden Valley Tourism

18/03/2026

Paitiently waiting for The Eden Riesling 2026.

Three days of rain, drizzle, fog and mist require grapes with resilient skins, and grape growers with resilient nerves.

Sure is pretty though!

14/03/2026

Join us next Saturday, 21st March, for an election day Democracy Sausage, and help raise $ for the Eden Valley CFS.

Enjoy a beautiful gourmet snag from Mt Pleasant Butcher, plus bread and condiments for a $5 donation to the CFS.

Add a glass of Riesling or Shiraz, and settle in for a relaxing afternoon.

From 11am Saturday and Sunday.

18/02/2026

Hi folks, we're back from our beach holiday and ready to welcome you at the Cellar Door with wagging tails and happy barks. Hope to see you soon.

Cellar Door open 11 to 4.30, Thursday to Monday.
(Closed Tues and Wed)