Our Review
Patrick Tocaciu (who died in 2013) was a district veteran, with prior careers at Heathfield Ridge Winery and Hollick Wines. Wrattonbully plantings (almost 55ha) cover all the major varieties, while in Coonawarra the low-yielding Home Block (cabernet sauvignon) is supplemented by a 2nd vineyard of 17.5ha of cabernet and smaller amounts of riesling and sauvignon blanc. Son Luke, with a degree in oenology from the University of Adelaide and vintage experience in Australia and the US, has taken over in the winery. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
All the hard vineyard work ensures that the fruit for our wines is full of flavour, allowing minimal winemaker intervention. Our wines display typical varietal characteristics of a cool-climate region and are made using traditional winemaking techniques such as extended contact on skins, gentle maceration, slow fermentation and minimal fining.
Patrick has an exceptional reputation for producing Rieslings of merit, our 2009 winning Gold, Trophy & Best in Class in the Boutique Winemakers Awards whilst the 2010 took out the Gold, Trophy & Best White Wine in the Limestone Coast Wine show along with 4.5 stars and 2nd place in the 2011 Winestate Wine of the Year Awards!
Our full bodied red wines are matured in superior quality tightly grained French and American oak barrels, often for between 18 and 40 months. Delayed release to market ensures wine with a wonderful structure and smooth, fine tannin finish. Our premium Cabernets in particular will benefit from further cellaring.
Cellar Door
Information
Wine and local produce on tasting. Art exhibitions and regional tourism information. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Hours
7 days 10–5
Details are correct at time of writing
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Accommodation
Information
RV & Motorhome parking space available. Conditions apply.
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Stockist Information
Distribution Information
For all Distribution enquiries, email sales@patrickofcoonawarra.com
International Sales Information
For all International Sales enquiries, email sales@patrickofcoonawarra.com
Stockist
For all Stockist enquiries, email sales@patrickofcoonawarra.com
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Luke Tocaciu |
| Region |
Coonawarra |
| Address |
Cnr Ravenswood Lane/Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, SA 5263
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| Established |
2004 |
| Dozens |
5000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
93.5 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 10–5 |
| Telephone |
(08) 8737 3687
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| Website |
www.patrickofcoonawarra.com.au
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