Koerner ‘Cannonau’ Flashcards
1
Q
Origin of the word ‘Cannonau’
A
Sardinia Italy
2
Q
What year were the Granache grapes planted here?
A
1935
3
Q
Type of soil in Wintervale
A
Terra Rossa
4
Q
Production method
6 points
A
- Picked early
- Natural fermentation
- Two weeks on skins
- Aged in large format Slovenian oak
- Settled in stainless
- 15% whole bunch
5
Q
Producer info
4 points
A
- The brothers Jono & Damon
- Koerner bros grew up in the Clare Valley, Australia but have since spent time working and studying around Australia and overseas.
- Gullyview vineyard has been owned and managed by their parents,
- Christine & Anthony Koerner, for over 40 years
6
Q
Grape source
3 points
A
- All within 500m from winery in Wintervale in the Clare Valley.
- Primarily family vineyard
- Some from neighbours
