Coonawarra Vignerons Unveil 2025 Cup Trophy to mark return of Summer Race Day
In what is a highlight on the summer country racing calendar, the 43rd annual Coonawarra Vignerons Cup will return to the Penola Racecourse in the new year, with Teys premium brand 36° South Beef returning as presenting partners for the prestigious event.
Traditionally hosted on a Thursday, the 2025 36° South Coonawarra Vignerons Cup Day has been rescheduled to Friday, January 17, a move welcomed by the event organisers.
Coonawarra Vignerons Event and Marketing Officer Heidi Guyett is excited for the change of day which promises to appeal to a greater audience.
“The event has been well supported in past years on the Thursday, however we envisage the Friday will open greater possibility for even more punters to attend, leading directly into the weekend” she said.
“We have taken the opportunity with this change of day, to also to push back the marquee start time allowing racegoers coming from outside of the immediate Penola/ Coonawarra area more time to get ready and travel to the event, whilst not missing out on the key elements that make the day so enjoyable.”
The event was officially launched in the presence of member representatives of the Coonawarra Vignerons, together with patrons, event sponsors, partners and dignitaries, last week at Rymill Coonawarra with the unveiling of the cup trophy marking the return of the 2025 Race Day.
The launch celebrated the return of 36 Degrees South Beef as Presenting Partner for a sixth year alongside the 2025 marquee event and race sponsors.
The unveiling of the Cup trophy was performed by Coonawarra Vignerons executive officer Hugh Koch, together with Teys Australia Naracoorte Training Manager Martin Charrington.
Mr Charrington praised the partnership, stating it was an honour for Teys’ flagship brand to partner with the Coonawarra Wine Region for this prestigious event.
“Like Coonawarra’s fine wines, our premium range of high-quality Australian beef is carefully crafted, delivering deep, rich, full flavoured beef every time. We’re passionate about our Southern Australian provenance and given we are perfectly located on the doorstep of the celebrated Coonawarra wine region, it makes absolute sense to continue this fabulous partnership,” Mr Charrington said.
The much-anticipated marquee event will offer a sit down luncheon featuring 36° South Beef, with a six hour Coonawarra wine package and an afternoon full of fun and entertainment including fashions in the marquee, imperial wine auctions, a super sweep, live music and thoroughbred racing action.
It is anticipated that over 500 guests will attend the exclusive Coonawarra Vignerons Marquee for a day of indulgence.
“Not only is it a great day out, there’s also the added perk for punters of rub shoulders with Coonawarra wine royalty – the winemakers, viticulturists and boutique winery owners. The event is a highlight for our entire wine community,” Mrs Guyett said.
Event organisers look forward to hosting a sell-out event with early bird tickets proving popular.
“Already we have seen a great response from ticket purchasers with the first allotment of public tickets sold in a pre-sale ticket offer. A further allocation has been released for sale, with more public category tickets up for grabs than ever before,” Mrs Guyett said.
Tickets are available for $250pp + booking fee and can be purchased online at www.coonawarra.org
