2024 Koerner Slate Riesling

A taut and steely Clare Valley Riesling of extraordinary mineral precision — pale straw and luminous, with lime zest, green apple and citrus blossom intensity, a flinty, slate-driven mineral tension and the cool-climate precision, fresh acidity and age-worthiness that makes slate-grown Riesling one of the most distinctive and compelling expressions in the Clare Valley.

Slate — named for the ancient slate soils that define this wine's taut, steely, flinty character. Where the Limestone is generous and round, the Slate is precise and taut. From Damon and Petrea Koerner — one of the Clare Valley's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers. 96 points and outstanding value at $52.

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Clare Valley, SA

$52 a bottle
Slate • Riesling • Koerner • Clare Valley

"Slate — named for the ancient slate soils that define this wine's taut, steely, flinty character. Where the Limestone is generous and round, the Slate is precise and taut — a masterclass in terroir expression from one of the Clare Valley's most exciting boutique producers."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with brilliant clarity and hints of green — luminous, precise and inviting.

Aroma:
Pure and precisely structured with:

• lime zest and green apple — taut and precise
• citrus blossom and white flowers
• flint and slate minerality — the hallmark of great slate-grown Riesling
• subtle stone fruit and a touch of honey

Clare Valley Riesling of extraordinary mineral precision — the flinty, slate-driven character of the soils delivering Riesling of exceptional tautness, steely tension and cool-climate finesse that is more Mosel than Clare Valley in its mineral intensity.

Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with crisp acidity and excellent precision.
Expect layers of:

• lime, lemon and green apple — taut and precise
• citrus blossom and stone fruit
• flint, slate and steely mineral tension
• white pepper and subtle honey
• crisp acidity delivering extraordinary tension, precision and length

The wine delivers lime purity with slate mineral precision, combining Damon and Petrea Koerner's celebrated winemaking with the Clare Valley's ancient slate soils and the flinty, steely tension that defines great Koerner Slate Riesling.

Finish:
Clean and precise with lingering lime zest, flint and the extraordinary slate minerality that defines this wine's distinctive character.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Koerner Slate Riesling

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 the Clare Valley through minimal-intervention winemaking of the highest quality. The Slate and Limestone Rieslings are Koerner's definitive terroir statement — two expressions of the same variety from the same region, differentiated entirely by soil type. Where the Limestone delivers generous, round mineral character, the Slate delivers taut, steely, flinty precision — a masterclass in how soil shapes wine. Both score 96 points at $52 — one of the most compelling terroir comparisons in Australian Riesling.

The two Koerner Riesling expressions:

• Limestone — ancient limestone soils, 96pts Halliday, generous and round mineral character
• Slate — ancient slate soils, 96pts Halliday, taut, steely and flinty precision

It represents:

• taut, steely Clare Valley Riesling of extraordinary slate mineral precision from one of the region's most exciting boutique producers
• Damon and Petrea Koerner's definitive terroir statement — slate versus limestone, same score, same price, completely different character
• outstanding value for a 96-point, age-worthy Clare Valley Riesling of world-class mineral precision

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Riesling
• Region: Clare Valley, SA
• Producer: Koerner
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2039 (will develop beautifully with age)

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters and seafood
• Grilled fish with lemon and herbs
• Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
• Spicy dishes
• Soft and fresh cheeses
• As an aperitif

Why We Love It

This is taut, steely Clare Valley Riesling of extraordinary slate mineral precision from one of the region's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers.
At $52, it delivers 96-point Halliday quality and a Riesling experience defined by flinty, slate-driven mineral tension — more Mosel than Clare Valley in its precision.

Buy both the Limestone and the Slate — one of the great terroir comparisons in Australian Riesling.