7 Coonawarra Christmas Gift Ideas
Coonawarra might be famous for Cabernet, but at Christmas, it also delivers seriously thoughtful gift ideas. So, if you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your friends or family in Coonawarra, stick with me. These 8 picks wrap personality, flavour, and a little holiday indulgence all in one.
Bellwether Wines Glamping With All The Trimmings
Are your parents or kids happy campers? Then treat them to a 2-night Bellwether Wines Glamping stay. Forget the cramped tents—this is luxury camping with proper beds, fairy lights, and Bellwether wines by the fire. Think Queen tent plus a Twin single for your comfort, accompanied by a welcome platter, light breakfast provisions, a wine-lover’s gourmet picnic basket with lunch and snacks for touring, and a few other thoughtful touches that’d make your recipient feel special. A dreamy retreat for outdoorsy couples, adventurous friends, or anyone who loves a rustic-romantic vibe with a splash of Cabernet nearby. $400/per night (book for a minimum of two nights)
Di Giorgio Wines Pasta Making Class and Lunch
Treat your partner, parents, or your foodie sibling to a very special gourmet experience where they can channel inner Italian. This hands-on pasta class at Di Giorgio Wines includes dough-rolling, sauce-simmering, and a long lunch matched with their estate wines. Afterwards, they’ll also be given a take-home pack with recipes, olive oil, homemade amaretti biscuits, and an apron. A gift perfect for couples, foodie friends, or anyone who appreciates a slow, flavour-filled afternoon. $180 per person.
Australian Map Gifts Coonawarra Wine Region A3 Unframed Print
Surprise one of your friends or family members living in and around Coonawarra with a gorgeous A3-sized watercolour print of the region’s cool-climate wineries and popular attractions. Ready to frame, it's a perfect stocking stuffer for a colleague, your mum, or your wine-loving sibling who appreciates gifts that feel thoughtful without breaking the bank. While it's a wholesale-only website, you can contact Australian Map Gifts directly to arrange a purchase. $40
Limestone Coast Pantry Packaged Meals
Give someone special (who would likely spend most of their time in the kitchen this Christmas) a break from cooking and surprise them with a few packaged meals from Limestone Coast Pantry. These pantry meals are small-batch and flavour-packed, perfect for gifting your wife, parents, or your foodie friend who loves homestyle comfort food without prep work. Choose from 12 entrees or sides ranging from pea and ham soup to spiced rice, 23 main dishes ranging from cottage pie to chicken gumbo, and 4 desserts ranging from fruit crumble to lumberjack log cake. Entrees cost from $5-$25 each, and mains and desserts cost from $9.50-$30 each.
Coonawarra Experiences Mayura Station Stay, Wine, Dine Experience
If you’re looking to make it a holiday getaway, then consider booking a boutique luxury stay at the historic Mayura Station for two indulgent nights in their spectacular 1-bedroom accommodation in Penola. It’s a complete Wine-and-Dine package; full-day wine tour of the Coonawarra cellar doors, behind-the-scenes tastings, an unforgettable 4-course Wagyu degustation matched with a selection of museum release wines, and an adventure to the natural wonders of this region. Great options for your parents, anniversary, or giving someone a romantic country reset after a big year. $1,890 per couple
Green Door Decor Aerial Green Budgie Vase
This hand-painted terracotta vessel cradles Australia's most beloved pet bird, rendered in vibrant chartreuse with delicate black patterning that captures both accuracy and folk-art charm. It's that budgie vase that adds personality to any room—bright, playful, and beautifully quirky. Whether holding flowers or standing solo among your treasured books, this hand-painted companion brings unexpected joy to everyday spaces. A perfect Christmas pick for teens, creatives, plant-parents, or your friend whose home needs a pop of colour (and joy). $59
Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The classic Coonawarra gift—Cabernet Sauvignon, but not just any Cabernet Sauvignon. Wynns Coonawarra Estate’s John Riddoch is a collector-worthy bottle. Specifically, the 2019 vintage is a superlative one. Made in small quantities from the best available fruit grown on the estate’s large cabernet sauvignon plantings. It has become a definitive Coonawarra wine, made only in years when grapes of extraordinarily high quality are available, using less than 1% of the top-quality cabernet sauvignon grapes. This is the bottle you give to Dad, your mentor, your boss on retirement, or your favourite wine nerd who will talk about it for years. $375
Canopy Interior Bauble Salad Server Set
For your friend who loves hosting dinner parties, the sibling or mum cooking up Christmas feasts, or anyone who appreciates homeware that doubles as conversation starters, get them the Bauble Salad Server Set. This 2-piece set is a chunky, art-house server shaped like baubles, brings a fresh pop of colour to your table, and is perfect for tossing greens, grains, or whatever’s on the menu. Functional, fun, and made to impress. $59.95
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