Place: Watervale — Clare Valley, SA

Variety: Riesling

Farming: Sustainable

Brothers Damon and Jono Koerner are doing good things in the Clare Valley. They showcase the region through lenses old and new, championing both classic expressions of Riesling, Cabernet and Malbec alongside interesting varieties like Sciacarello and Vermentino.

Most of their fruit comes from the family vineyard, Gullyview, with some fruit coming from neighbouring vineyards Vivian and Parish. Their wines are energetic expressions of the Clare Valley and the grapes they work with.

49-year-old vines on limestone. 75% goes into concrete egg with the balance in stainless steel. 10 months on fine lees to develop texture and complexity. Chablis-esque aromatics. Mineral, floral and high-toned.