The Koerner La Korse is a light-bodied, highly vibrant, and deliciously smashable red wine from the Clare Valley, South Australia, crafted by Damon Koerner to offer a fresh, crunchy, and energetic style inspired by the easy-drinking reds of Corsica.
- Aromas: The nose is fragrant and pretty, bursting with fresh red cherry, wild raspberry, and pomegranate, alongside lifted notes of dried herbs, rose petals, and subtle spice.
- Palate: The palate is bright, juicy, and light on its feet, packed with crunchy red berry and sour cherry flavours, balanced by a mouth-watering acidity and ultra-fine, chalky tannins.
- Style: This is a modern, progressive red that sits somewhere between a dark rosé and a light Pinot Noir, purposefully trading heavy extraction and alcohol for supreme fruit buoyancy and refreshment.
- Winemaking: A unique blend primarily featuring Sciacarello, Sangiovese, Grenache, and Malbec. The fruit is wild-fermented with a portion of whole bunches, aged shortly in stainless steel, and bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulphur.
- Cellaring: Built entirely for immediate, youthful enjoyment, this wine is best drunk fresh and alive rather than tucked away in a cellar.
- Food Pairing: An incredibly versatile light red that is fantastic when served chilled, pairing perfectly with charcuterie, wood-fired pizza, roast chicken, or casual picnic tapas.
This is a super fun, vibrant bottle that completely shakes up what people expect from a Clare Valley red wine. Thirst-quenching red berry joy that feels wonderfully light on its feet. Chuck it in the fridge for 20 minutes before pouring—it is the ultimate match for a sunny afternoon barbecue or a relaxed wood-fired pizza night with friends.
Koerner Wines
Koerner Wine is a partnership between brothers Damon and Jonathan Koerner, focused on bringing a fresh perspective to the Clare Valley. Working primarily with fruit from their family vineyard in Watervale, they produce wines that reflect both tradition and a more contemporary edge.
Alongside classic Clare Valley varieties such as Riesling, Cabernet and Malbec, they explore alternative varietals that showcase a different side of this iconic region.
Guided by a simple philosophy—that great wine is made in the vineyard—their approach results in wines that are light, fresh, textured, and highly drinkable. A producer well worth watching.
