Brand’s Laira of Coonawarra

Brand’s Laira of Coonawarra

Brand’s Laira is an iconic winery, nestled in the heart of the famed ‘terra rossa’ strip of the Coonawarra region in South Australia. Steeped in heritage with a wealth of old vine vineyards dating back to 1893, Brand’s Laira offers a range of elegant yet richly flavoured premium wines from this distinct region.

Our wines

Our History

Timeline

1893

Captain Henry Stentiford names the estate 'Laira' after his beloved ship.

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1935

Tall Vines Shiraz is planted.

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1950

Eric Brand acquires two hectares of Shiraz planted by the Captain, becomes a Coonawarra 'Blocker'.

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1966

Eric produces his first wine, a Shiraz under the Brand's Laira label.

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1968

Our oldest block Cabernet Sauvignon is planted.

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1970

Awarded Stoddart Trophy at the Queensland Royal Wine show for the best 1 year old dry red.

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1971

Planting Cabernet grape vines for One Seven One.

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1986

Eric's cellar opens - formerly a fruit drying shed, garage, workshop and barrel shed.

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1993

Kirkgate Vineyard is planted, home to the iconic Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon.

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1995

First vintage of Stentiford Shiraz produced.

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1996

Eric named patron of Coonawarra.

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1999

Peter Weinberg becomes Chief Winemaker for Brand's Laira.

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2006

Best Cabernet Sauvignon for Show at the Royal National Show 2006.

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2009

First vintage of One Seven One Cabernet Sauvignon release.

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2016

Blockers Gold Streak - awarded seven gold medals.

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2016

Brand’s turns 50.

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2019

Started new cellar door renovation, 2018 Blockers Chardonnay won Best Chardonnay @ Limestone Coast Wine Show.

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2020

Completed new cellar door renovation.

Awards

2013 One Seven One Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver Medal - Limestone Coast Wine Show (2015)

2015 Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon

Gold Medal - National Wine Show of Australia (2018)

2015 Stentiford's Shiraz

93 Points - JamesSuckling.com (2018)

2016 1968 Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

Gold Medal - Royal Adelaide Wine Show (2019)

2018 Blockers Chardonnay

Trophy: Pan Dunsford Trophy for Best Chardonnay - Limestone Coast Wine Show (2019)

Brand’s Laira of Coonawarra on Instagram

Nothing better than sharing good conversation over

Nothing better than sharing good conversation over a glass of wine.

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A beautiful vista to wine and dine to! . . . #Coon

A beautiful vista to wine and dine to!
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The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the ce

The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the centre of our Cellar Door and is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by some very old wines, this is a special place and would make it the perfect place to host an intimate dinner or wine tasting.

Head to our website for our contact details if you're interested in making a booking for a special occasion.
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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #eventspace #events #booking #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor

<img alt="The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the centre of our Cellar Door and is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by some very old wines, this is a special place and would make it the perfect place to host an intimate dinner or wine tasting. Head to our website for our contact details if you're interested in making a booking for a special occasion. . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #eventspace #events #booking #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor" data-src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the centre of our Cellar Door and is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by some very old wines, this is a special place and would make it the perfect place to host an intimate dinner or wine tasting. Head to our website for our contact details if you're interested in making a booking for a special occasion. . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #eventspace #events #booking #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor">

Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balan

Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balanced with fresh flavours of stone fruits and cashew nut notes.

It makes a perfect pairing with pumpkin ravioli, as the subtle citrus and stone-fruit characters in the wine balance the richness of the dish.

Try it together and let us know how you find it!

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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #foodandwinepairing #SAwine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #winepairing #foodpairing #chardonnay

<img alt="Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balanced with fresh flavours of stone fruits and cashew nut notes. It makes a perfect pairing with pumpkin ravioli, as the subtle citrus and stone-fruit characters in the wine balance the richness of the dish. Try it together and let us know how you find it! . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #foodandwinepairing #SAwine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #winepairing #foodpairing #chardonnay" data-src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balanced with fresh flavours of stone fruits and cashew nut notes. It makes a perfect pairing with pumpkin ravioli, as the subtle citrus and stone-fruit characters in the wine balance the richness of the dish. Try it together and let us know how you find it! . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #foodandwinepairing #SAwine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #winepairing #foodpairing #chardonnay">

We may be biased, but does our Cellar Door look ev

We may be biased, but does our Cellar Door look even better after the sun sets?
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Two wines perfectly suited to a balmy evening…th

Two wines perfectly suited to a balmy evening…the Old Station Riesling and Rose. Both showing crisp, bright and fresh flavours, they're exactly what you're looking to enjoy during the warmer months.
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Nothing better than sharing good conversation over

Nothing better than sharing good conversation over a glass of wine.

Tag a friend who you love sharing a glass of red with!
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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #redwine #SAwine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #friend #winesharing #SAWinery #winetasting #Coonawarrawinery

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A beautiful vista to wine and dine to! . . . #Coon

A beautiful vista to wine and dine to!
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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #vineyard #view #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor #SAWinery #winetasting #Coonawarrawinery

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The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the ce

The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the centre of our Cellar Door and is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by some very old wines, this is a special place and would make it the perfect place to host an intimate dinner or wine tasting.

Head to our website for our contact details if you're interested in making a booking for a special occasion.
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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #eventspace #events #booking #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor

<img alt="The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the centre of our Cellar Door and is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by some very old wines, this is a special place and would make it the perfect place to host an intimate dinner or wine tasting. Head to our website for our contact details if you're interested in making a booking for a special occasion. . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #eventspace #events #booking #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor" data-src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the centre of our Cellar Door and is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by some very old wines, this is a special place and would make it the perfect place to host an intimate dinner or wine tasting. Head to our website for our contact details if you're interested in making a booking for a special occasion. . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #eventspace #events #booking #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor">

Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balan

Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balanced with fresh flavours of stone fruits and cashew nut notes.

It makes a perfect pairing with pumpkin ravioli, as the subtle citrus and stone-fruit characters in the wine balance the richness of the dish.

Try it together and let us know how you find it!

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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #foodandwinepairing #SAwine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #winepairing #foodpairing #chardonnay

<img alt="Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balanced with fresh flavours of stone fruits and cashew nut notes. It makes a perfect pairing with pumpkin ravioli, as the subtle citrus and stone-fruit characters in the wine balance the richness of the dish. Try it together and let us know how you find it! . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #foodandwinepairing #SAwine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #winepairing #foodpairing #chardonnay" data-src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balanced with fresh flavours of stone fruits and cashew nut notes. It makes a perfect pairing with pumpkin ravioli, as the subtle citrus and stone-fruit characters in the wine balance the richness of the dish. Try it together and let us know how you find it! . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #foodandwinepairing #SAwine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #winepairing #foodpairing #chardonnay">

Nothing better than sharing good conversation over

Nothing better than sharing good conversation over a glass of wine.

Tag a friend who you love sharing a glass of red with!
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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #redwine #SAwine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #friend #winesharing #SAWinery #winetasting #Coonawarrawinery

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A beautiful vista to wine and dine to! . . . #Coon

A beautiful vista to wine and dine to!
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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #vineyard #view #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor #SAWinery #winetasting #Coonawarrawinery

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The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the ce

The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the centre of our Cellar Door and is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by some very old wines, this is a special place and would make it the perfect place to host an intimate dinner or wine tasting.

Head to our website for our contact details if you're interested in making a booking for a special occasion.
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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #eventspace #events #booking #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor

<img alt="The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the centre of our Cellar Door and is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by some very old wines, this is a special place and would make it the perfect place to host an intimate dinner or wine tasting. Head to our website for our contact details if you're interested in making a booking for a special occasion. . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #eventspace #events #booking #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor" data-src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The original cellar "Eric’s Shed" sits at the centre of our Cellar Door and is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by some very old wines, this is a special place and would make it the perfect place to host an intimate dinner or wine tasting. Head to our website for our contact details if you're interested in making a booking for a special occasion. . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #winepairing #Sawine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #eventspace #events #booking #Cellardoorhire #cellardoor">

Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balan

Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balanced with fresh flavours of stone fruits and cashew nut notes.

It makes a perfect pairing with pumpkin ravioli, as the subtle citrus and stone-fruit characters in the wine balance the richness of the dish.

Try it together and let us know how you find it!

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#Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #foodandwinepairing #SAwine
#chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #winepairing #foodpairing #chardonnay

<img alt="Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balanced with fresh flavours of stone fruits and cashew nut notes. It makes a perfect pairing with pumpkin ravioli, as the subtle citrus and stone-fruit characters in the wine balance the richness of the dish. Try it together and let us know how you find it! . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #foodandwinepairing #SAwine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #winepairing #foodpairing #chardonnay" data-src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://www.casellafamilybrands.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Our Blockers Chardonnay shows crisp acidity, balanced with fresh flavours of stone fruits and cashew nut notes. It makes a perfect pairing with pumpkin ravioli, as the subtle citrus and stone-fruit characters in the wine balance the richness of the dish. Try it together and let us know how you find it! . . . #Coonawarra #BrandsLaira #coonawarrawine #wine #foodandwinepairing #SAwine #chooseaustralianwine #Australianwine #hiddengem #winepairing #foodpairing #chardonnay">