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Koerner Classico 2017
Clare Valley, South Australia, AustraliaThis is the Koerner brothers' take on the classic Clare Valley cabernet malbec blend, made famous by the legendary Wendouree Vineyards. In the boys' modern remix however, cabernet sauvignon is splashed with 15 percent malbec, and 15 percent petit verdot, coming of off three Watervale vineyards' red clay over limestone soils. The fruit was destemmed and native fermented before moving to used barriques for 4 months before the final blend was made. Once blended, the wine was transferred to a 3 year old 700L French barrel and 1 ceramic egg for 6 months, then bottled unfined and unfiltered. Dusky blackberry, black plum, inky cassis, perfumed violets is etched with balsamic and drawn along long, sueded tannins. The mouthfeel is brooding and drawn slowly, though fine acidity easily carries the weight (13.1 degrees). Serious, though a bit sluggish.Tasted: 25 September 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $50.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Petit VerdotCSPC: 204473UPC: 9351296000252
