A large white and blue three deck paddle steamer named Coonawarra is docked at a riverbank. The vessel features a red hull below the waterline and a prominent dark blue paddle wheel housing on its side with a swan logo. Sunlight filters through a dense backdrop of eucalyptus trees, reflecting softly on the calm water. The composition is a wide side profile shot showing the intricate railings, windows, and upper deck structure of the boat.

The Grand Dame of the Murray River.

Mildura, Victoria, Australia.

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#Photo #Photography #Australia #Victoria #Mildura #MurrayRiver #PaddleSteamer #Coonawarra #RiverBoat #RiverGums

Yalumba SANCTUM 2023 #coonawarra #vegan #CabernetSauvignon/ #shiraz- The classic Australian red blend! vivid aromas of plums, vanillin oak & a trace of violets. Enticing, big, juicy, gorgeous palate, rich & lively, with great depth & texture + silky tannins on the long lingering finish OUTSTANDING

Coonawarra kicks off a month-long wine party A blog about gourmet travel of interest to those who love wine and food.

The #Coonawarra #wine region is celebrating a month of cabernet fun. #CoonawarraWine #travel #food #southaustralia www.gourmetontheroad.com/2025/10/coon...

Hollick Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Sauvignon Blanc probably gets a bronze as far as Coonawarra whites are concerned, but with cool nights and a maritime influence, there can be some decent examples. Hollick Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra, 2024 Very pale lemon hue. Soft and varietal, ripe tropical fruit, passionfruit pulp, Nashi pear slices, ferrous steel, malt, bramble, easy gooseberry and dewy grass. Round and approachable: Generous ripe flesh with a clean and bright finish. One for the traditionalists. RRP: $27 Alc: 13% Rating: 88/100 Wine sample courtesy of Hollick Wines

Approachable, varietal, the 2024 Hollick Wines Sauvignon Blanc from #Coonawarra

Majella brings an old tradition back to Coonawarra A blog about gourmet travel of interest to those who love wine and food.

Spirited return. #Brandy is back in the #Coonawarra #wine region after 70 years. #MajellaWines www.gourmetontheroad.com/2025/09/maje...

Hollick Wines Bond Road Chardonnay 2024 Chardonnay sails under the radar in Coonawarra, but it has some pedigree. Pressed off to French oak (30% new). Fermentation in oak (50% wild yeast and 50% selected yeast) before 8 months on lees with regular stirring and partial malolactic fermentation. Hollick Wines, Bond Road, Chardonnay, Coonawarra, 2024 Pale to mid lemon. The winemaking taking over in the early days: Nougat, caffe latte, white chocolate, yellow stone fruit, yellow melon, vanilla malt milkshake and brown pear slices.

Chardonnay flies under the radar in #Coonawarra. The 2024 Bond Road Chardonnay from Hollick Wines.

Zema Estate 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon The Zema family makes a range of wines from Coonawarra that offer excellent drinking. They are bottle aged and only released when the wine...

Classy but affordable cabernet from #Coonawarra. #wine #winereview #ZemaEstate wdwineoftheweek.blogspot.com/2025/08/zema...

Hopes for a brandy comeback as Coonawarra produces first branded batch In the past, much of the grape production in South Australia's Coonawarra region was used for making brandy. Now, a local winery is producing it again. 

Hopes for a brandy comeback as Coonawarra produces first branded batch #brandy #Coonawarra #majellawines

Marjico- 2016 BLARNEY BLOCK #Coonawarra #cabernetfranc- complex bouquet of raspberries, plums, spice & a dash of herbs & plenty of vanillin oak. The palate is magnificent, rich, round extremely elegant with a superb mouthfeel & sensational, classy finish. TRULY AWESOME!!!
#emergingvarieties

Coonawarra vignerons hit the road - and the water A blog about gourmet travel of interest to those who love wine and food.

The vignerons of #Coonawarra hit the road - and the water. #wine #winetasting #Roadshow www.gourmetontheroad.com/2025/07/coon...

Black and white photograph of a multi-deck riverboat named Coonawarra, docked on a calm, tree-lined river. The boat features railings, windows, and a rear paddlewheel, with a timber jetty alongside. The scene feels serene, nostalgic, and rooted in river transport heritage.

Coonawarra: Still Waters, Moving Histories.

The Coonawarra paddle steamer moored near Mildura, Victoria, Australia.

#photo #photography #boat #river #murrayriver #paddlesteamer #coonawarra

Family story behind a stellar Coonawarra cabernet A blog about gourmet travel of interest to those who love wine and food.

The poignant story behind #wine that pays tribute to a #Coonawarra great. #brandandsons www.gourmetontheroad.com/2025/06/fami...

Exceptional vintage delivers a stellar flagship for Mr Riggs A blog about gourmet travel of interest to those who love wine and food.

Exceptional vintage produces a rare flagship #wine release for #mrriggswineco #McLarenVale, #Coonawarra #TheChap www.gourmetontheroad.com/2025/05/exce...

St Hugo 2021 #Coonawarra #cabernetsauvignon- big succulent bouquet of red & black berries with a splash of vanillin oak & elegant spices. The palate is big, rich & powerful yet graceful, has masses of divine flavours with a lovely savoury note.
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!

Loving the innovation and collaboration. A world without the need for oil and gas is where we need to be #renewables #Auspol and a world with fabulous red wine #Coonawarra produced via renewables is just the best. #Auspol

Meet Attunement: a new classic Australian red blend A blog about gourmet travel of interest to those who love wine and food.

Meet Attunement: a new Australian classic red blend. #wine #Barossa #Coonawarra #StHugoWines #liquidideas www.gourmetontheroad.com/2025/03/meet...

A magnificent Gum Tree, glowing in the evening light in #Penola, the heart of the #Coonawarra wine district in South Australia

This is rich earth for wine grapes 🍇
#Coonawarra #SouthOz

Zema Estate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Mature Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon that is ready to drink for $30 a bottle? Yes, you read that right. This is a beauty for both quality an...

Mature #Coonawarra cabernet at a great price. @ZemaEstate @CoonawarraWine #wine #winereviews winsorschoice.blogspot.com/2024/08/zema...

Wine industry veterans recognised A blog about gourmet travel of interest to those who love wine and food.

Three #wine industry veterans have been acknowleged for their achievements. #winebusiness #Coonawarra
www.gourmetontheroad.com/2024/07/wine...