Meet a wine event designed for furry friends to enjoy

Fancy a weekend away with a furry friend or two ?

Following a sell-out inaugural event in 2025, Coonawarra’s Woof & Wine Walk is returning for 2026 - this time with an expanded weekend of wine, walkies and dog-friendly experiences.

Put the weekend of November 14-15 in your diary.

This year’s event will once again take guests and their four-legged companions along the Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail, visiting six cellar doors (Brand’s Laira, DiGiorgio Family Wines, Ottelia, Redman Wines, Wynns Coonawarra and Zema Estate), with more competitions, an expanded prize pool and a finale at DiGiorgio Family Wines.

New for 2026 is Downward Dog Pup Yoga at Rymill Coonawarra on Sunday morning, encouraging visitors from Adelaide and Melbourne to bring their dogs, stay overnight and make a weekend of their visit to Coonawarra and the Limestone Coast.

The main event, the Woof & Wine Walk, returns on Saturday, November 14, from 10.30am-4pm, taking participants on a relaxed, self-paced trail between six of Coonawarra’s leading wineries.

Along the way, guests can enjoy premium Coonawarra wines, regional food and a collection of experiences created especially for dogs and their humans - from puppuccinos and puppy pedicures to paw-sonalised wine labels, dog treats, market stalls and plenty of opportunities to stop, sip and enjoy the scenery.

“People are looking for different ways to experience wine regions, with wellness, the outdoors and fun becoming an increasingly important part of the experience,” said event co-organiser Dan Redman.

“We want to create wine events that feel relaxed and approachable, attract new people to Coonawarra and give them another reason to spend a weekend in the region.”

Competitions will include the Best-Dressed Dog Contest, Canine Mini-Me Look-Alike Contest and Best Dog Trick.

The day will start and finish at DiGiorgio Family Wines, where participants collect their pup pack, tasting glass and walking map before setting off along the trail.

Guests are encouraged to return to DiGiorgio Family Wines for the 3.30pm grand finale and prize presentations. 

For those wanting to make a weekend of their visit, the fun continues on Sunday 15 November with a new Downward Dog Pup Yoga experience at Rymill Coonawarra.

Running from 9.30am-11am, the gentle one-hour yoga session is suitable for all abilities and welcomes participants to bring their dogs along.

The $45 ticket includes the yoga class, a cheese and tomato croissant, glass of Rymill NV Sparkling, tea and coffee, and homemade dog treats for the guest of honour.

“We really want to encourage people from Adelaide and Melbourne to make a weekend of Woof & Wine this year,” said event co-organiser Sally McDonald, from Zema Estate.

“Coonawarra and the Limestone Coast have so much to offer visitors travelling with dogs. With the walk on Saturday, Pup Yoga on Sunday and a growing range of dog-friendly accommodation nearby, it’s a great excuse to gather some friends, bring the dogs and spend the weekend in the region.”

Organisers have also compiled a guide to dog-friendly accommodation throughout Coonawarra, Penola and the surrounding Limestone Coast, encouraging visitors to book early and turn their Woof & Wine visit into a regional getaway.