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Description
Koerner has always built itself on rethinking the Clare Valley while staying true to what makes it great. Damon Koerner grew up in Watervale, surrounded by vines, and his wines reflect both that deep connection and a drive to do things differently. He’s not interested in making cookie-cutter Riesling - his take has more texture, more detail, and a bit more attitude, while still holding onto that electric Clare Valley freshness.
This one comes off the family’s Gullyview and Parish vineyards, including vines planted way back in 1923. The winemaking is stripped back - six hours on skins, wild fermentation in steel and ceramic amphora, and ten months on fine lees. No fining, no filtering, just a tiny bit of sulphur before bottling. It’s got all the drive and precision you want from Watervale Riesling, but with more layers, a little grip, and a whole lot of personality.
Properly delicious, properly interesting - a Riesling that’s as much about feel as it is about flavour.
95 points
"Superlatives galore. Texture, weight, freshness, savoury complexity, floral lift, and citrusy vibrancy. Green apple interest, invigorating energy, and delicious, palate-cleansing qualities. A layered, nuanced Riesling of wonderful drinkability and charm."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
95 points
"A pure and honest Clare Riesling with lemon, lime, pomelo pith, bath salt, and talc-like minerals. Steadfast with verve through the finish, indicating impressive longevity. A wine to revisit in a decade or two."
- Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)
