Koerner Wines "The Classico" 2021

Grown in the Parish, Vivian and Gullyview Vineyards in Clare Valley, planted in 1998, 2010, and 1945, respectively. The grapes are hand harvested, sorted and processed in the vineyards ~ 50% whole berries, not whole bunches. The harvest dates were the 20th, 23rd & 26th of February & the 21st of March 2021.

The natural fermentation begins in open top steel fermenters, hand plunged twice daily. Time on skins is 3 weeks with free run pressings combined, then settled, off gross lees for 7 days. Afterwards, the wine is aged in Slavonian and French demi-muids for 10 months, then racked to stainless steel for 2 months, No filtration, no fining...

South Australia is home to some of the world's oldest continuously producing vines. Phylloxera has never set in here due to the strict quarantine protocols established in the 20th century. Prior to that time, trade was restricted by England. In the 19th century, having learned from our example, the British made sure that each state only traded with Britain, not with each other. None of the disease pressure faced by New South Wales and Victoria made it to the state of South Australia to this day!

Steak Frites, Steak Tartare, Goulash, Hearty Stews, Emu Steaks, Mushrooms, Pepperoni Detroit Style Pizza, Mushroom & Swiss Burgers, Lamb Chops on the Barbie

• Continental, American Casual, Hungarian