Parker Coonawarra Estate

Parker Coonawarra Estate is a family-owned cellar door on the Riddoch Highway in Penola, known for premium Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the region's terra rossa soil. Dogs are welcome on the expansive outdoor lawns and in the courtyard while you taste.

Dog setup. Well-behaved dogs are free to relax on the lawns and courtyard seating outside the cellar door. The main tasting room itself is indoors and not for dogs, but with that much lawn on offer it is rarely a problem. Bring your own water bowl; staff are welcoming but there is no dedicated dog station.

Getting there. The estate sits directly on the Riddoch Highway with easy, ample on-site parking. Cellar door hours are typically 10am to 4pm daily, worth confirming for public holidays.

Nearby with the dogs. There is no on-site accommodation here, but pet-friendly stays are available at Coonawarra Bush Holiday Park a short drive away, and Penola township is a few minutes further for cafes and shops.

When to go. A relaxed weekday tasting gives your dog the run of the lawn without a crowded courtyard. Good for dogs happy to settle outside while you taste.

Sources

• Dog Friendly Winery Archives - Coonawarra Vignerons · coonawarra.org
• Parker Estate on Instagram · instagram.com

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