Zema Estate Coonawarra

About

Zema Estate is a family-owned Coonawarra winery, forged in Australia and shaped by the enduring traditions and passions of its Italian heritage.

For more than four decades, the Zema family has built a reputation for producing premium Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz of remarkable consistency, regardless of vintage or season. This reputation is founded on an unwavering attention to detail – from hand pruning and careful fruit selection in the vineyard to meticulous viticulture, passionate winemaking, extended bottle ageing and a deep respect for Coonawarra’s unique terra rossa soils.

Visitors are warmly welcomed at Zema Estate Cellar Door, open weekdays from 9am to 5pm and weekends from 10am to 4pm. You can expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere, they offer complimentary tastings of their current release wines. If you want to linger a little longer, enjoy one of their gourmet platters,or book a super premium Saluti tasting.

For those seeking a deeper connection to the wines and the people behind them, Zema Estate also offers hosted private tasting experiences. These intimate, pre-booked experiences provide behind-the-scenes insight into the family’s history, vineyards and winemaking philosophy, often paired with carefully matched local produce. Designed for small groups, private tastings offer a relaxed yet immersive way to explore Coonawarra through the lens of one of its most respected family wineries.