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Using Oak Barrels to Smoke Food

Winemakers have long known that oak can impart nuanced flavours into their wines, which is why they often use a variety of types of oak barrels to ferment and store their wines as part of the winemaking process. But now, keen barbecuers are also recognising the complexity and benefits that oak chips can bring to their food and are getting in on the action.  Continue »

Brothers In Arms - Celebrating 40 Vintages At Redman Wines

In 2021 brothers Bruce and Mal Redman celebrate 40 vintages working at their family-owned Coonawarra winery. Learn about what’s evolved, and what has stayed the same over this time.  Continue »

Slow-cooked beef & red wine pies

Pie season is upon us and this slow-cooked beef and red wine pie recipe is the ultimate cool weather comfort food. This easy recipe makes six individual pies and uses Redman Cabernet Sauvignon in the filling to slow-cook the beef until meltingly tender.  Continue »

Red wine jus

Enjoying red wine is almost a given here in Coonawarra. But there’s plenty of ways to enjoy your red wine, often making it into a jus. We explore all you need to know about making jus including providing a delicious recipe.  Continue »

Red Wine Cocktails

We love all things red wine, and we’re always up for trying something different. Red wine often isn’t first on the list when you’re thinking about ingredients for cocktails, but it makes a great match to a range of spirits and has been used as a core ingredient for decades. Here are three of the most popular red wine cocktails.  Continue »

Exploring Mt Gambier

With awe-inspiring natural wonders and a vibrant city centre, Mt Gambier has it all – and only a 40-minute drive from the Redman Cellar Door. Here we give our top tips for where to eat, stay, and play in this special place on South Australia’s Limestone Coast.  Continue »

Orecchiette with Peas, Asparagus and Burrata

Your family and friends will love this simple, spring-inspired pasta recipe. A deliciously light, yet wholesome meal full of green veggies and adorned with dollops of burrata cheese.

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Arthur Hoffmann - A Coonawarra Pioneer

Coonawarra is home to many legendary characters – John Riddoch, William Wilson, David Wynn and our own Bill Redman were very much part of the fabric of our wine community from the early days. As we wander through some of our old vineyards in 2020, celebrating 50 years of producing Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon, it would be remiss of us not to tell you the story of Arthur Hoffmann, a prominent local character, pioneering viticulturist and vital part of the Redman wine story.

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Chicken, capsicum and basil tray bake

This scrumptious chicken, capsicum and basil tray bake is a perfect match to our Redman 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon. One of Winnie's go-to recipes, this dish is perfect for entertaining adults and kids in your home.

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The fourth generation officially joins the Redman family business

Coonawarra is founded upon family. It’s a small community, but one that has always rallied together and worked to build the region collaboratively. Since William (Bill) Redman first stepped foot in Coonawarra and set out to make wines from the 16 hectares he purchased in 1908, there’s been family running through the fabric of our winery.

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