2024 Chaffey Bros Kontrapunkt Kerner

A strikingly aromatic and refreshing Kerner — vibrant and precise, with citrus zest, stone fruit and the floral, mineral lift of one of the world's most exciting and underrated white varieties.

This is Barossa Valley white wine like you've never experienced it before.

93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Barossa Valley, SA

$27 a bottle
Single Variety • Kontrapunkt • Barossa Valley Kerner

"A strikingly aromatic and refreshing Kerner — vibrant and precise, with citrus zest, stone fruit and the floral, mineral lift of one of the world's most exciting and underrated white varieties."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with green highlights — bright, luminous and pristine.

Aroma:
Highly aromatic and expressive with:

• lime zest and lemon curd
• white peach and apricot
• jasmine and rose petal florals
• mineral, slate and subtle herbal lift

Riesling-like precision and aromatic intensity with genuine varietal character and cool freshness.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with bright, racy acidity and fine, crisp texture.
Expect layers of:

• citrus zest, lime and lemon
• white peach, apricot and stone fruit
• floral and herbal complexity
• fine acidity providing line, length and precision
• mineral tension and refreshing cool-climate lift

The wine delivers aromatic intensity with precision, combining citrus freshness, stone fruit generosity and the mineral drive that makes Kerner such a compelling and food-friendly white.

Finish:
Clean, persistent and refreshing with lingering citrus, florals and fine mineral notes.

Critical Acclaim

93pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Kontrapunkt Kerner

Kerner is a German-Italian cross between Trollinger and Riesling — a variety celebrated for its aromatic intensity, natural acidity and remarkable versatility with food. Kontrapunkt — meaning "counterpoint" in music — reflects Chaffey Bros' bold, unconventional approach to Barossa winemaking, championing alternative varieties that challenge expectations and deliver genuine excitement.

It represents:

• one of Australia's most exciting and rare expressions of Kerner
• Chaffey Bros' commitment to alternative varieties and bold winemaking
• outstanding value for a critically recognised, genuinely unique white wine

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Kerner
• Region: Barossa Valley, SA
• Producer: Chaffey Bros Wine Co.
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030

Food Pairings

• Grilled salmon and ocean trout
• Roast chicken with herbs
• Charcuterie and soft cheeses
• Pasta with herb and cream sauces
• Asian-spiced dishes
• Seasonal salads with citrus dressing

Why We Love It

This is genuinely unique Australian white wine — aromatic, precise and endlessly food-friendly.
At $27, it delivers 93-point quality and a white wine experience unlike anything else in the Barossa.

A must-have for lovers of aromatic whites, alternative varieties and wines that surprise and delight.