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The name Koonara comes from the name the Reschke family property in Australia's most famous wine region, Coonawarra, which produces low yield, high quality wines, under the capable watch of head winemaker Peter Douglas (ex Wynns). Because only a small number of cases of each vintage are made, and they are only available through selected outlets, Koonara wines are a rare treat.

A new range for Koonara wines, the Bay of Apostle range incorporates grapes grown in their Geelong and Mt Gambier vineyards. The Great Ocean Road stretches over 400 kilometres, from Melbourne to the Border of South Australia. At one end, is the cooler Port Phillip area, famous for the Pinot Noir and cool climate Shiraz. At the other end is an equally famous region, The Limestone Coast.

Pinot Noir sourced from the cooler parts of both these regions in equal measures has seen the tight acid of the fruit from the Bellarine part of the Port Phillip balance with the richer fruit sweetness of the Mt Gambier part of the Limestone Coast. The wine has been in 80% new tight French oak, and 20% in 2nd year or older barrels.