2020 Koerner 'Classico', Clare Valley, Australia Tanca Nica The winery was founded in

The winery was founded in 2004

This is what an estate wine should be

then raised in a combination of tank and clay amphorae

pleasing tannins

Making of: hand-harvested grapes are direct-pressed into a 3000-liter conical oak vat

2020 Koerner 'Classico', Clare Valley, Australia Tanca Nica The winery was founded in70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 6% Sangiovese & 4% Grenache Vineyard: Parish, Vivian & Gullyview Vineyard Planted: 1998, 2010 & 1945 Picking dates: 20, 23 & 26 February & 21 March Soil type: Red clay on limestone Picking method: Hand harvested and sorted in vineyard Processing: Destemmed retaining 50% whole berries with no whole bunch Fermentation: Natural ferment in open top steel fermenters, hand plunged twice daily Time on skins: 3 weeks