2022 Koerner The Clare

Vibrant, textural, and beautifully balanced — modern Clare Valley elegance

94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Premium Clare Valley Red Blend | Vibrant, Textural & Distinctly Modern

“A bright, finely structured Clare Valley red that captures the region’s soul with Koerner’s signature purity and finesse.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep garnet with crimson hues, luminous and inviting.
Aroma: Lifted aromatics of redcurrant, cherry, and plum, interwoven with herbs, spice, and subtle earth tones. Hints of graphite, dried flowers, and gentle oak complexity.
Palate: Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced. Red and blue fruits glide across a silky frame, showing vibrant acidity, fine tannin, and savoury precision.
Finish: Long, fresh, and composed — a seamless expression of Clare Valley fruit with a distinctly modern edge.

Critical Acclaim

• 94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Brilliantly balanced, lively, and expressive — Koerner continues to redefine the Clare Valley with energy, texture, and class.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

Produced from estate vineyards in the Clare Valley, Koerner’s wines are renowned for their purity, texture, and focus. The fruit for The Clare is hand-picked, wild-fermented, and aged in seasoned oak to preserve freshness and detail.

A blend that often features Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc (depending on vintage), The Clare embodies the brothers’ commitment to minimal intervention and expressive, site-driven winemaking.

Region

Clare Valley, South Australia — celebrated for its elevated sites, limestone-rich soils, and diurnal range that produce reds of brightness, balance, and refined tannin.

Koerner’s modern approach highlights the purity and elegance of Clare fruit rather than traditional heaviness — making The Clare one of the region’s most distinctive new-generation reds.

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic

• Duck breast with red wine jus

• Grilled venison or beef fillet

• Eggplant parmigiana

• Aged cheddar or pecorino

Why We Love It

The 2022 Koerner ‘The Clare’ is a masterclass in modern Australian red winemaking — bright, textural, and refreshingly honest. It bridges old-world finesse with Clare Valley personality, offering incredible value and drinkability.

It’s stylish, vibrant, and unmistakably Koerner — a wine that proves why this dynamic Clare Valley duo are among Australia’s most exciting producers.