{"product_id":"2022-koerner-classic","title":"2022 Koerner Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003eKoerner has spent the last decade completely reshaping how we look at the Clare Valley. Instead of heavy-handed extraction and oak clout, Damon Koerner shoots for freshness and drinkability without sacrificing structural integrity. His Classic Red is a clear nod to the legendary red soil Cabernets of iconic neighbours like Wendouree, but reimagined with a lighter, modern touch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSourced from the Vivian Vineyard in Watervale, this sits on classic terra rossa clay over limestone. The bulk of the blend is 1998-planted Cabernet Sauvignon, spiced up with a tiny splash of Sciacarello to bring a bright, crunchy lift. Fermented on skins in open-top steel tanks and matured in thick-staved French oak demi-muids, it gets extended bottle age at the winery so it arrives with its elbows neatly tucked in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpect dark cassis, purple blossoms and an earthy graphite grip underneath. The palate hits with real structural drive, framed by fine-grained, chalky tannins and a cool mineral vein that keeps the fruit running straight down the line. We reckon this is on par with his best releases yet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cblockquote\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It feels like a future icon and evokes a thought to visit your butcher, call your mate, get the steaks on a plate and decant this wine ceremoniously.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Koerner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44242151276587,"sku":"2022 Koerner Classic","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022KoernerClassic.webp?v=1784872001","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-koerner-classic","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}