Welcome!

Banks Thargo Wines, located on the Eastern side of Coonawarra, was established in 1990. The vineyard, which surrounds the picturesque Penola Racecourse, has plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot.

One of the smallest wine producers in Coonawarra, entirely family owned and currently run with three generations of the Kidman family involved.

Our aim is to consistently produce quality wines with strong varietal flavours and intense colours. We achieved this by keeping our cropping levels low by hand pruning and of course, a little help with Coonawarra's cool climate and famous terra rossa soil.

Year Established 1990 Coonawarra Vineyards 22ha
Winemaker Emma Bowen Viticulturist Jonathan Kidman

Our Latest Releases

2006 Banks Thargo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

2010 Banks Thargo Coonawarra Merlot

2009 Racecourse Red

2008 Banks Thargo Sparkling Merlot


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Artwork

Did the artwork from our '2010 Racecourse Red' label catch your eye?

We commissioned our good friend (and fellow cycling enthusiast) Jackie to paint a piece for our label. We're thrilled to launch our new 'Racecourse Red' label featuring her painting.
Find out more about inspirational artist Jackie Ellis.