Wine Tasting in Penola: 6 Estate Wines at Raidis Cellar Door
Taste wines the way the winery built them to be shared—around a table, not standing at a bar.
Wine tasting at Raidis Estate cellar door in Penola seats you around a large table with friends to taste 6 estate wines—The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc, The Kid Riesling, Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris, Red Project, Wild Goat Shiraz and Billy Cabernet Sauvignon. The tasting fee is redeemable toward any wine purchase. The winery is family-friendly with games and a safe outdoor area for children, dog-friendly, and fully wheelchair accessible. A live guide in English leads the tasting; minimum age is 18.
The Experience
What makes Raidis different from a standard wine bar tasting? The setup itself. You sit around a large communal table instead of standing at a counter, which means the people you came with stay together and can actually talk while you taste. The winery built this on purpose—they believe wine is better when shared. The tasting runs through six wines: The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc, The Kid Riesling, Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris, Red Project, Wild Goat Shiraz, and Billy Cabernet Sauvignon. You get tasting notes for each one and water to cleanse your palate between pours.
The cellar door itself is family-friendly, which changes the day if you're traveling with kids or a partner who doesn't drink. There's a safe outdoor area for children to run around while adults relax, free tea and coffee for non-drinkers, and food platters available. If you're bringing a dog, they're welcome too. The winery runs on 100% solar power and was the first in Australia to install Tesla charging. In winter, a small herd of goats that helps maintain the vineyard during the off-season may be around—worth asking about when you arrive.
The tasting fee you pay upfront applies directly toward any bottle you decide to buy, so it's not an extra cost if you find something you want to take home. The whole experience runs about an hour. Raidis hosts events with live music and food regularly, so check what's on during your visit—the atmosphere shifts depending on the day.
What’s included
- Tasting of 6 estate wines.
- tasting notes and water.
- redeemable tasting fee toward wine purchases.
- free tea and coffee for non-drinkers.
- food platters available for purchase.
Operated by Raidis Estate
Is this one for you?If you're in Penola without a car, check how you'll reach Raidis Estate beforehand—it's a cellar door tasting, not a walk-in venue in town. Once there, the shared-table setup means you don't need to navigate the experience alone, and the family-friendly space works whether you're traveling with kids, a non-drinking partner, or just want a relaxed hour over wine with the people you came with.
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Top questions
What wines do I get to taste at Raidis Estate?
The tasting includes six wines from the estate range: The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc, The Kid Riesling, Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris, Red Project, Wild Goat Shiraz, and Billy Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting notes are provided for each one.
Can I bring my kids or my dog to the wine tasting?
Yes to both. The cellar door is family-friendly with games and a safe outdoor area for children to play while adults taste. Dogs are also welcome at Raidis Estate.
What if I don't drink alcohol—is there anything for me?
The winery offers free tea and coffee for non-drinkers, and food platters are available for purchase. You can enjoy the outdoor space and the atmosphere without participating in the wine tasting.
Does the tasting fee cost extra, or does it go toward wine I buy?
The tasting fee is redeemable on any wine purchase, so if you buy a bottle, the fee applies as a credit toward that purchase.
Is the cellar door accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Yes, Raidis Estate is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options to the venue are also wheelchair accessible.
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