KOERNER PIGATO VERMENTINO 2022 - red

Style: Savoury & TexturedBrothers Damon and Jonathan (Jono) Koerner grew up in the Clare Valley, but flew the coop to work and study in other parts of Australia and abroad. The substantial vineyards had been owned and managed by their parents, Anthony and Christine Koerner, for 35 years, but they have passed ownership and management of the vineyards on to their sons. While the major part of the crop is sold to other wineries, in 2016, Damon made 11 wines, a major point of difference from other Clare Valley wineries being the use of synonyms for well known varieties, as well as adopting Australian name usage, turning the world upside down with left-field winemaking practices exemplified by the 2016 Watervale Riesling. JAMES HALLIDAYIt’s so vivid and vibrant, so thirst-quenching and delicious. Tightly wound, very minerally/briny and thirst quenching with fine, chalky texture, an inherent juiciness and good extension of mouth-watering, nashi pear, dried orange flavours. Fragrant too, but the magic happens in the palate – moreish stuff with drinkability through the roof. Such a clever and good wine. And detailed! Less orange winey this year, more salty white winey with texture, let’s say. Kudos. MIKE BENNIERegion: Clare Valley , SOUTH AUSTRALIAVariety: Vermentino ABV: 12.5%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.