2024 Koerner Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

A breathtakingly precise and elegantly structured Adelaide Hills Chardonnay — bright and luminous, with white peach, stone fruit and citrus intensity, extraordinary mineral precision and the cool-climate finesse, fine texture and depth that makes the Adelaide Hills one of Australia's most exciting and distinctive Chardonnay regions.

From Damon and Petrea Koerner — one of the Clare Valley's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers, celebrated for their three-wine Clare Valley Riesling range, now expressing the same terroir-driven philosophy in the Adelaide Hills. 95 points and outstanding value at $35.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Adelaide Hills, SA

$35 a bottle
Chardonnay • Koerner • Adelaide Hills

"Damon and Petrea Koerner's terroir-driven philosophy applied to the Adelaide Hills — breathtakingly precise, elegantly structured Chardonnay of extraordinary cool-climate finesse."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright golden with excellent clarity — luminous, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Complex and expressive with:

• white peach, stone fruit and citrus zest
• lemon curd and pear
• honey and subtle toasted oak
• fine mineral precision and the cool-climate character of the Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills Chardonnay of extraordinary aromatic complexity — the cool-climate precision and mineral finesse of the Adelaide Hills delivering Chardonnay of extraordinary freshness, texture and cool-climate elegance.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with excellent texture, balance and fresh acidity.
Expect layers of:

• white peach, stone fruit and lemon zest
• pear and citrus
• honey and subtle butterscotch
• fine mineral backbone and cool-climate precision
• fresh acidity delivering tension, balance and length

The wine delivers stone fruit richness with cool-climate elegance, combining Damon and Petrea Koerner's celebrated winemaking with the Adelaide Hills' extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the mineral tension that defines great Koerner Adelaide Hills Chardonnay.

Finish:
Long and satisfying with lingering citrus, stone fruit, honey and the fine mineral precision that defines great Adelaide Hills Chardonnay.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Koerner Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

Koerner is one of the Clare Valley's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers, founded by Damon and Petrea Koerner with a singular focus on expressing the extraordinary terroir of South Australia through minimal-intervention winemaking of the highest quality. Celebrated for their three-wine Clare Valley Riesling range — Watervale, Limestone and Slate — the Koerner Adelaide Hills Chardonnay represents Damon and Petrea's terroir-driven philosophy applied to the Adelaide Hills' extraordinary cool-climate Chardonnay character. The Adelaide Hills' cool climate, high altitude and mineral soils produce Chardonnay of extraordinary precision, freshness and finesse — and at 95 points and $35, the Koerner Adelaide Hills Chardonnay is outstanding value.

It represents:

• breathtakingly precise Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from one of South Australia's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers
• Damon and Petrea Koerner's terroir-driven philosophy applied to the Adelaide Hills — the same precision and finesse as their celebrated Clare Valley Riesling range
• outstanding value for a 95-point, food-friendly Adelaide Hills Chardonnay at $35

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Region: Adelaide Hills, SA
• Producer: Koerner
• Serving Temperature: 10–14°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2031

Food Pairings

• Grilled fish with lemon and herbs
• Pan-seared scallops
• Roast chicken with tarragon
• Aged Gruyère or Comté
• Rich seafood dishes
• Creamy pasta with mushrooms

Why We Love It

This is breathtakingly precise, elegantly structured Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from one of South Australia's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers — Damon and Petrea Koerner's terroir-driven philosophy at its most expressive.
At $35, it delivers 95-point Halliday quality and outstanding Adelaide Hills Chardonnay character at an exceptional everyday price.

A must-have for lovers of precise, mineral-driven Chardonnay and the finest Adelaide Hills white wine.