Wine Reviews
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2023 Koerner Lenswood Chardonnay (Hills) – 96 Points – James Suckling
The premier release of this wine. The nose is mineral-driven, with seductive aromas of Meyer lemon peel, orange blossoms, chalk and flint. The palate is textural with a laser-like acidity and a creamy mid-palate, giving notes of green apple skin and lime curd. Wonderfully balanced with a high-tension core. Truly...
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2023 Koerner Savagnin (Hills) – 96 Points – James Suckling
The premier release of this wine. The nose is mineral-driven, with notes of grapefruit, orange blossoms, chalk, lemon peel and flint. The palate is textural, cut through with a laser-like acidity, showing notes of mandarins, lime curd and oyster shells. Wonderfully balanced with such high tension, energy and purity. Excellent....
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2022 Koerner Classico (Clare) - 94 Points – James Suckling
Savory and fruit-driven aromas of wild blackberries, mulberry bush and red currants. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of mocha, olive brine and graphite. Very drying and structured with an underlying freshness. Excellent. Drink or hold. 94 Points Published by James...
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2023 Koerner Sangiovese (Hills) – 94 Points – James Suckling
Bright fruit notes of dark cherries, wild blackberries, tobacco leaves and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of raspberries, graphite and potpourri. Great balance of bright fruit and a savory undertone. Delicious. Drink or hold. 94 Points Published by James Suckling...
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2023 Koerner Gamay (Hills) – 94 Points – James Suckling
Vibrant aromas of wild blackberries, raspberries, graphite and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity. Seriously well constructed, with a great balance of freshness and structure. An excellent example of Australian gamay. Drink or hold. 94 points Published by James Suckling in October 2024.
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2023 Koerner Gullyview Riesling (Clare) – 94 Points – James Suckling
A perfumed and floral Riesling with orange blossoms, jasmine, lemon rind and a touch of dried pineapple. Medium- to full-bodied, expressive and energetic, with an incisive thread of acidity. Ripe orchard fruit flavours follow through to the finish, with a pleasantly pithy phenolic texture. Flavourful and persistent. From a single...
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2022 Koerner The Clare (Clare) – 93 Points – James Suckling
The nose gives aromas of wild blackberries, mulberry bush, bay leaves, violets and mocha. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and a creamy texture. A blend of 65% cabernet sauvignon, 11% cabernet franc, 11% grenache, 7% malbec, 4% carignan and 2% sciacarello. Delicious. Drink or hold. 93 Points...
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2023 Koerner Mammolo Sciacarello (Clare) - 93 Points – James Suckling
Aromas of rhubarb, pepper and dried herbs on the nose. The palate is light-bodied with crunchy tannins, showing notes of wild raspberries and cranberries. Fresh and vibrant with a serious structure. High drinkability that keeps you coming back for more. It’s from the only grower of sciacarello in Australia, Drink...
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2023 Koerner Rolle Vermentino (Clare) - 93 Points – James Suckling
Very minerally and on the edge of reduction, with aromas of flint, lemon confit and orange blossoms. The palate is textural and precise, with notes of grapefruit rind, lime curd and oyster shells. Excellent balance and polish. Drink or hold. 93 Points Published by James Suckling in October 2024.