2024 Koerner Old Vine Limestone Riesling

96 pts SUCKLING TOP 100
Complex, balanced and precise Riesling coming from one of the Clare Valley's most exciting producers!

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Damon Koerner’s Riesling line-up is all about nuance — and this one sits right in the sweet spot. Sourced from the original 1973 plantings on the family vineyard, it comes off a south-facing slope where a thin skin of clay loam covers solid limestone. That stony base is what gives the wine its distinctive mineral edge.

Fermented and aged partly in ceramic amphora and partly in stainless steel, the style is about balance: not too austere, not too plush. The amphora brings a gentle roundness, while the steel keeps everything taut and focused.

The 2024 is charged with lime and grapefruit zest, cut with a saline, chalky thread. Behind that sharp citrus drive there’s a little more give — hints of stone fruit, lemongrass and even a touch of sugarcane softness. It’s refreshing and energetic, but with enough texture to make it feel complete.

This is Clare Riesling with a modern Koerner twist: vibrant, mineral and utterly drinkable, while still carrying the structure to reward some time in the cellar.

96 points - "From the original riesling plantings of the Koerner family Gullyview vineyard, which has been steadily added to since '73. Damon Koerner has always loved this spot atop a hill ("it's got a good aura about it," he says), with its bony soils, clay and limestone. The mineral tension of the site is captured well here; it's got a fragmented slate quality, some chalk and sherbet to its texture, granular yet integrated. A delicate savoury thread of brine and white pepper weaves through the preserved lemon and grapefruit profile. Some oyster shell and orchard florals, too. It's not lost on me that the lessons of farming and generational persistence are the cornerstones for a wine of this calibre." - Katrina Butler (Halliday Wine Companion)

96 points - "Impressive complexity on show from the start in this beautifully refined and complex Riesling sourced from old vines planted in 1973. Fragrance is all about white flowers, jasmine and warm citrus tones with spice. Elegance in the glass running smooth with a deep thread of citrus, apple, lemon, lime and musk with rockpool/oyster shell. Fermented and aged in 1000L ceramic amphora, it boasts an entirely natural, effortless balance. Drink now–2040" - The Vintage Journal

95 points - "Stony aromas of lemon peel, orange blossoms, sliced pears, candied lime zest, lavender and intense chalk. The palate is tightly wound with a real mineral intensity and tactile mouthfeel. Seven months in clay amphora with full malolactic conversion. From vines planted in 1973. The new release of the former “Gullyview” from limestone soil. Excellent. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (James Suckling)

This wine is made from the original Riesling vineyard on the Koerner Family property, planted in 1973. It’s a unique 4 hectare block running north – south over a hill, with 89 short rows running east – west. This orientation helps protect the fruit from the intense Clare Valley sun.

The section of vineyard we use for this wine is on the Southern slope, where a thin layer of clay loam overlays limestone. We particularly enjoy working with this section, as it best expresses the mineral characters we love in a Riesling.

To help build weight and texture, this wine is fermented and aged in 1000L ceramic amphora for around 9 months, it goes through full malolactic fermentation (MLF) and is then racked to steel where it sits on fine lees for a further 6 months. The wine was bottled at the end of April 2025 without fining or filtration and with 70pppm total sulphur dioxide added.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Light Bodied
Variety Riesling
Country Australia
Region Clare Valley
Australian State SA
Feature High Score
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
James Suckling
The Vintage Journal
Critic Score 96
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
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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