2023 Koerner The Clare

94 pts
A blend of Bordeaux varieties from the Clare Valley, made in a bright, crunchy fashion by the Koerner brothers.

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'The Clare' is a wine designed to showcase both the history and the future of this great region, through the eyes of one of Australia's brightest young producers.

The base of this wine is a classic Clare Valley varietal marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, with a splash of Grenache, Carignan and Sciacarello adding plenty of spice, nuance and pizzaz!

Contrary to the classic Clare Cabernet blend, this is a lively, juicy red wine ready to be tucked into immediately. "Bordeaux varieties made in a Loire style", as Damon Koerner puts it.

Super wine!

94 points
"I swilled this and thought, gee, Damon Koerner must really like cabernet. He must, as the wine is so good... A portrait of Australia, its landscape, the dried bush elements, the neighbours coming over – it speaks of these things very well."
- Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)

94 points - "71/14/8/7% cabernet sauvignon/cabernet franc/carignan/malbec. I swilled this and thought, gee, Damon Koerner must really like cabernet. He must, as the wine is so good. It's made more progressively, unfiltered and unfined, and it drinks with a manner of ease that I can see being very attractive to those who adore the variety and to newcomers. And we need newcomers. The tannins feel porous and seem to soak up the fruit, elastic in a sense. Blackcurrant leaf, blueberry, red cherry, wild pepper and some dried fig with a dusting of bay leaf throughout. A portrait of Australia, its landscape, the dried bush elements, the neighbours coming over – it speaks of these things very well." - Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)

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Jennifer S.
A Very Good Red

This is an extremely good, full-bodied (?) red wine. I took a bottle to my friend's house for dinner and she was thoroughly impressed. Definitely a good wine to have on hand.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety Style ["Cabernet Blends"]
Country Australia
Region Clare Valley
Australian State SA
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Cork

Koerner

Growing up in Clare Valley, Damon Koerner developed a deep connection with the region's rich wine history. In 2014, he and his brother Jono launched Koerner Wines to bring fresh energy to their home turf, creating vibrant, modern wines that feel both distinctly Clare and cutting-edge.

Koerner Wines is all about blending tradition with innovation. Damon’s organically-minded approach and contemporary techniques – like fermenting and ageing in clay amphora – result in wines that are bright, food-friendly, and ideally suited to Australia’s climate.

Using his family’s Gullyview vineyard alongside nearby plots, Damon works with Clare Valley classics like Riesling and Cabernet, while also embracing more unique varieties like Carignan, Sciacarello, and top-notch Vermentino. His wines showcase Clare Valley’s diversity, revealing unexpected sides of this iconic region. With a recent expansion into the Adelaide Hills, the range continues to grow and mature.

As one of Australia’s most celebrated young winemakers, Damon Koerner is redefining what Clare Valley & Adelaide Hills wines can be. If you haven’t tried Koerner Wines yet, it’s high time to explore these excellent South Australian vinos.

Damon Koerner in his Adelaide Hills winery Koerner

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