{"title":"Koerner","description":"\u003cp\u003eKoerner Wine aims to produce wines to a style that they enjoy drinking. Generally these wines are light, fresh, textured and well structured with high drinkability. To achieve this they pick early and use a minimal intervention winemaking style.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir reds are bright, vibrant and can be enjoyed young with a great balance between primary fruit, acidity and phenolics.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir whites are aromatic, expressing primary fruit while showing mouthfeel, structure and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to Koerner Wine, they also have two other wine labels- LEKO Wine and Brothers Koerner. LEKO is their Adelaide Hills sister brand and to date they have focussed on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Brothers is their dual region brand, with their portfolio of wines coming from both the Clare Valley and the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koerner-la-korse-2023-6-pack","title":"Koerner La Korse 2023 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCorsican inspired - red fruits, light and easy drinking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVarieties: \u003c\/strong\u003e53% Sangiovese, 19% Sciacarello, 13% Grenache, 12 Vermentino \u0026amp; 3% Carignan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV: 12.3%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41974901735633,"sku":"KWLAKOR23","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/KoernerLaKorse.png?v=1712147099"},{"product_id":"koerner-tiver-rose-2023-6-pack","title":"Koerner Tiver Rose 2023 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassic dry Rose- savoury, crunchy and fine boned \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScored 93 Points by Mike Bennie (The WINEFRONT). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koernerwine.com.au\/blogs\/wine-reviews\/2022-koerner-rolle-vermentino-94-points-mike-bennie-review-wine-front\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/koernerwine.com.au\/blogs\/wine-reviews\/2022-koerner-rolle-vermentino-94-points-mike-bennie-review-wine-front\"\u003eRead the review.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sangiovese \u0026amp; Sciacarello\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV: 11.6%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41974989881553,"sku":"KWTIVER23","price":183.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/KoernerTiver.png?v=1712147777"},{"product_id":"koerner-adelaide-hills-sangiovese-2023-6-pack","title":"Koerner Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2023 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from the Deanery vineyard, this wine is made from 100% Sangiovese vines planted in 1996, 1998 and 2000. The vineyard features clay loam on shale soft rock as well as sandy loam over deep clay soils, contributing to the wine’s structure and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit was hand harvested and sorted in the vineyard on April 4 and April 18, 2023. The grapes were destemmed, retaining some whole berries with no whole bunch inclusion, before undergoing a natural fermentation in open-top steel fermenters. Fermentation involved daily hand plunging and pump-overs, with the wine spending two weeks on skins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fermentation, free-run juice and pressings were combined, then settled off gross lees for seven days. The wine was aged for 12 months in a 2000L Slavonian oak foudre, followed by six months in stainless steel on fine lees. It was neither fined nor filtered and was bottled in July 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eBright, with a flood of vibrant fruit, red cherry, raspberry, cranberry and a flush hand of fresh alpine herbs, wild mint, too. The chalky tannins are mouth-coating but intricate, fine and splayed out. It's fun, well made and should be bookmarked for dusk drinking with a barbecue and good company\"  93 Points- Katrina Butler. Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925038108881,"sku":"KWAHSANG23","price":204.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/Koerner_Sangiovese_20236pk.png?v=1767844626"},{"product_id":"koerner-old-vine-limestone-riesling-2024-6-pack","title":"Koerner Old Vine Limestone Riesling 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is made from the original Riesling vineyard on the Koerner Family property, planted in 1973. The vineyard is a unique four-hectare block running north to south over a hill, with 89 short rows oriented east to west. This layout helps protect the fruit from the intense Clare Valley sun and contributes to the wine’s balance and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for this wine comes from the southern slope of the vineyard, where a thin layer of clay loam overlays limestone. This section is particularly valued for its ability to express the mineral characters that define this Riesling style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo build weight and texture, the wine is fermented and aged in 1000L ceramic amphora for approximately nine months and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. It is then racked to stainless steel, where it rests on fine lees for a further six months. The wine was bottled at the end of April 2025 without fining or filtration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Limestone Riesling was named No. 50 in the 2025 James Suckling Top 100 Australian Wines, scored 96 Points by Halliday Wine Companion (Katrina Butler) and also received 95 Points from James Suckling and 93 Points from The Winefront (Mike Bennie). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925043712209,"sku":"KWLIMRIZ24","price":271.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/Koerner_Limestone_Riesling_NV6pk.png?v=1767845930"},{"product_id":"koerner-slate-riesling-2024-6-pack","title":"Koerner Old Vine Slate Riesling 2024 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanted in 1923, this vineyard is one of the oldest Riesling sites in the Clare Valley. It was established by the neighbouring Parish family and has remained in their ownership to this day. The rows run east to west, allowing the canopy to naturally protect the fruit from the region’s intense sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe site is unique for Watervale, with vines growing over slate and heavy red clay soils. While limestone dominates much of Watervale, distinct bands of slate run through this area, along with the presence of ironstone within the block. These elements contribute to the wine’s distinctive character and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the heavier clay soils over slate and the age of the vines, the wine shows powerful flavours from the outset. Over five years of working with this vineyard, it has become clear that minimal intervention in the winery best suits the fruit, beyond a clean and controlled fermentation. The wine ferments and matures entirely in stainless steel, with malolactic fermentation generally avoided by keeping the wine cool. In total, it spends 15 months in steel, predominantly on fine lees. The wine was bottled at the end of April 2025 without fining or filtration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine was scored 96 Points by Halliday Wine Companion (Katrina Butler), 96 Points from James Suckling and 93 Points from The Winefront (Mike Bennie).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925044957393,"sku":"KWSLATERIZ24","price":271.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/Koerner_SlateRiesling_NV6pk_35d6a37c-f1f1-4e6e-8c1c-41bb0d98f9a2.png?v=1767846873"},{"product_id":"koerner-the-clare-red-wine-2022-6-pack","title":"Koerner The Clare Red Wine 2022 - 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clare Red Wine is a blend of Bordeaux varieties made in a Loire style, offering vibrant, bright fruits and soft tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is drawn from the Vivian, Parish and Gullyview Vineyards, with vines planted in 1930 and 1998. The vineyards are rooted in red clay over limestone soils, known locally as Terra Rossa, which contribute structure and freshness to the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final composition is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 11% Grenache, 7% Malbec, 4% Carignan and 2% Sciacarello. All fruit was hand harvested and sorted in the vineyard before being destemmed, retaining approximately 50% whole berries and no whole bunch inclusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation occurred naturally in open-top steel fermenters, with the cap hand plunged twice daily. The wine spent two weeks on skins before free-run juice and pressings were combined, then settled off gross lees for seven days. It was aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak foudre before being racked to stainless steel for a further four months. The wine was neither fined nor filtered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's a confidence to this wine. It's firm, it's wild with intricate flavour, it's light but it's buoyant. Potpourri, peanuts, boysenberry, earth and sweet plum flavours all make appearances, though the truth is that every time you put this anywhere near your nose\/mouth, you detect something different. In a word: it's joyous.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e94 Points. Campbell Mattinson. 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Freshness and precision meet generosity, carried by bright acidity and a lingering mineral line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready recognised with 95 points from both Halliday Wine Companion and The Winefront, this Riesling is a vibrant expression of site and craft — compelling now, yet certain to reward with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc\/Vol: 12.0%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42925069664465,"sku":"KWWRIZ24","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6662\/4209\/files\/Koerner_Watervale_Riesling_2024.png?v=1767850672"},{"product_id":"koerner-watervale-riesling-2025","title":"Koerner 'Watervale' Riesling 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eSourced from the historic Gullyview and Parish vineyards in Watervale, including blocks planted in 1923 and 1973, the 2025 Koerner Watervale Riesling is a finely detailed expression of Clare Valley Riesling. Grown on a mix of red clay over limestone, slate and ironstone, the wine combines purity, texture and mineral drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested across three picking dates in February 2025, the fruit was crushed and destemmed before spending six hours on skins in the press. Only free-run juice was retained, cold settled for three days, then naturally fermented over two months in stainless steel and ceramic amphora. The wine matured on fine lees in stainless steel for ten months, building complexity while preserving freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine opens with lifted aromas of lime blossom, finger lime, green apple and white florals, underpinned by subtle wet stone and chalk notes. The palate is bright and energetic, showing layers of citrus, grapefruit pith and crunchy orchard fruit. A fine phenolic texture from skin contact adds depth and structure, while vibrant natural acidity carries the wine to a long, saline and mineral finish. 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