COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
100% Riesling
PRODUCER
Koerner Wine
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2024 Watervale Riesling from Koerner Wine is a distinctive expression from South Australia's Clare Valley, specifically the Watervale sub-region. Produced by brothers Damon and Jonathan Koerner, the wine is deeply connected to their family's Gullyview and Parish Vineyards, some of which feature vines planted in 1923 and 1973. The Koerner philosophy centers on vineyard-driven winemaking, with an emphasis on early picking and minimal intervention. This approach results in a wine that offers a unique textural profile and aromatic complexity, diverging from more traditional regional styles by incorporating elements like extended skin contact and aging on lees. The 2024 vintage was hand-harvested in late February, with winemaking focused on preserving the natural character of the fruit through indigenous yeast fermentation and aging in stainless steel and ceramic amphorae, followed by a period on fine lees. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, reflecting a commitment to a natural winemaking process.
ALCOHOL
11.6%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is named 'Watervale 24' in honor of Poppy Edwina Koerner, born January 5, 2024.
Fact 02
Fruit is sourced from historic vines planted as early as 1923.
Fact 03
The winemaking is intentionally 'hands-off', relying on indigenous yeasts.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, ensuring maximum expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2024 Watervale Riesling undergoes a minimal intervention winemaking process. Hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and receive approximately six hours of skin contact to enhance texture before pressing. Only free-run juice is utilized and cold-settled for three days. Fermentation is initiated by indigenous yeasts and takes place over two months in a mix of stainless steel and ceramic amphorae. Following fermentation, the wine matures for 10 months on its fine lees in stainless steel. The final wine is bottled without fining or filtration, preserving its natural character and integrity.
