2024 Koerner Watervale Riesling

A vibrant and generously structured Clare Valley Riesling — pale straw and luminous, with lime zest, green apple and citrus blossom freshness, fine mineral tension and the cool-climate precision, floral lift and food-friendly character that makes Watervale one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and distinctive Riesling sub-regions.

Watervale — a specific and highly regarded sub-region of the Clare Valley, known for producing Riesling of a rounder, more generous and floral character than the taut, steely Polish Hill River style. From Damon and Petrea Koerner — one of the Clare Valley's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers. 95 points and outstanding value at $35.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Watervale, Clare Valley, SA

$35 a bottle
Watervale • Riesling • Koerner • Clare Valley

"Watervale — the Clare Valley's most generous and floral Riesling sub-region. Damon and Petrea Koerner's vibrant, food-friendly entry to their celebrated three-wine Clare Valley Riesling range."

Tasting Notes

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

Aroma:
Fresh and generously expressive with:

• lime zest and green apple
• citrus blossom and white flowers — the floral lift that defines great Watervale Riesling
• stone fruit and subtle honey
• fine mineral tension and cool-climate precision

Clare Valley Watervale Riesling of extraordinary aromatic freshness — the lime intensity and floral generosity of the Watervale sub-region delivering Riesling of extraordinary freshness, balance and food-friendly cool-climate finesse.

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

• lime, lemon and green apple
• citrus blossom and stone fruit
• white pepper and subtle honey
• fine mineral backbone and cool-climate precision
• crisp acidity delivering freshness, balance and length

The wine delivers lime purity with Watervale floral generosity, combining Damon and Petrea Koerner's celebrated winemaking with the Watervale sub-region's extraordinary Clare Valley terroir and the mineral tension that defines great Koerner Riesling.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing with lingering lime zest, citrus blossom and the fine mineral precision that defines great Watervale Riesling.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Koerner Watervale 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 Watervale Riesling is the entry point to Koerner's celebrated three-wine Clare Valley Riesling range — a vibrant, food-friendly everyday expression of the Watervale sub-region's generous, floral character. For those who want to explore further, the range ascends through two soil-driven expressions of increasing mineral intensity and critical acclaim.

The complete Koerner Clare Valley Riesling range:

• Watervale — 95pts Halliday, generous and floral, vibrant entry point at $35
• Limestone — 96pts Halliday, ancient limestone soils, generous and round mineral character at $52
• Slate — 96pts Halliday, ancient slate soils, taut, steely and flinty precision at $52

It represents:

• vibrant, generously structured Watervale Riesling from one of the Clare Valley's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers
• Damon and Petrea Koerner's approachable, food-friendly entry to their celebrated Clare Valley Riesling range
• outstanding value for a 95-point, food-friendly Watervale Riesling at $35

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Riesling
• Region: Watervale, Clare Valley, SA
• Producer: Koerner
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2036 (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 vibrant, generously structured Watervale Riesling from one of the Clare Valley's most exciting and celebrated boutique producers — the perfect introduction to Koerner's celebrated Riesling range.
At $35, it delivers 95-point Halliday quality and outstanding Watervale Riesling character at an exceptional everyday price.

Start here — then explore the Limestone and Slate above.