2022 Koerner Classico Cabernet

Premium quality — classic Cabernet excellence from one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and respected producers. The 2022 Koerner Classico Cabernet is a wine of extraordinary structure, dark fruit depth and classic Cabernet character — crafted by Jono Koerner in the Clare Valley from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, expressing the classic style of great Clare Valley Cabernet with the modern Australian finesse, exceptional structure and aging potential that defines all great Koerner wines.

Classico — the classic style, honouring the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon character that has made the Clare Valley one of Australia's most celebrated and prestigious wine regions for this noble variety. From Koerner — one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and respected producers, founded by Jono Koerner, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality and character from the Clare Valley's exceptional cool-climate terroir. 95 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding at $52.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Clare Valley, SA

$52 a bottle
Classico Cabernet • Koerner • Clare Valley • South Australia

"Classico — classic Clare Valley Cabernet excellence from Jono Koerner. 95 points Halliday Wine Companion. Extraordinary structure, dark fruit depth and exceptional aging potential at $52."

About Koerner

Koerner is one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and respected producers — founded by Jono Koerner, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality and character from the Clare Valley's exceptional cool-climate terroir. Koerner's commitment to traditional winemaking techniques combined with modern innovation has resulted in wines that honour the classic style while expressing the distinctive character of the Clare Valley — one of Australia's most celebrated and prestigious wine regions for both Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Classico Cabernet is one of Koerner's most celebrated and distinctive expressions, consistently earning serious critical acclaim and demonstrating the extraordinary potential of Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

About Clare Valley Cabernet

The Clare Valley is one of Australia's most celebrated and prestigious wine regions — a cool-climate region in the southern Flinders Ranges of South Australia, renowned for producing wines of extraordinary elegance, structure and aging potential. The region's diverse soils, cool nights and warm days create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon to develop the complexity, structure and aging potential that defines world-class Cabernet — and Koerner's Classico is a beautiful expression of this extraordinary cool-climate Cabernet tradition.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep garnet red with purple highlights — excellent concentration and full body.

Aroma:
Complex and elegantly expressive with:

• blackcurrants, dark cherries and cassis — the hallmark of great Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• cedar, vanilla and tobacco
• eucalyptus, subtle spice and hints of dark chocolate — the distinctive Clare Valley cool-climate character

Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinary aromatic complexity — the blackcurrant and cassis character of premium Cabernet beautifully integrated with the cedar and tobacco complexity of Koerner's celebrated classic winemaking.

Palate:
Full-bodied with extraordinary structure and elegance.
Expect layers of:

• blackcurrant, dark berry and plum
• firm, well-integrated tannins and oak-derived vanilla and spice
• earthy mineral notes and cool-climate freshness
• the classic, structured character of great Clare Valley Cabernet

Finish:
Long and persistent with lingering dark fruit, spice complexity and structured tannins — exceptional aging potential.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Style: Classico (classic premium dry red)
• Region: Clare Valley, SA
• Producer: Koerner
• Winemaker: Jono Koerner
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2037 (10–15 years)

Food Pairings

• Prime beef steaks and roasted red meats
• Lamb with rosemary and garlic
• Aged hard cheeses and charcuterie
• Rich pasta with meat sauces
• Dark chocolate desserts

Why We Love It

This is classic Cabernet excellence from one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and respected producers — Koerner's 2022 Classico Cabernet, 95 points Halliday Wine Companion, extraordinary structure, dark fruit depth and exceptional aging potential of 10–15 years.
At $52, it delivers outstanding Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon character and exceptional value from one of Australia's most celebrated cool-climate Cabernet producers.

Classic Clare Valley Cabernet excellence — tradition, structure and the extraordinary aging potential that makes great Australian Cabernet so compelling.