2021 | Mayer | Close Planted Pinot Noir

In contrast to the Dr Mayer cuvée, the 2021 Close Planted Pinot Noir feels plumper and carries a sweeter core of red fruit, with only 30% whole bunch used. Some crunchy, brambly acidity gives the palate wonderful tension and length.

Producer Information

Mayer winery in Australia's Yarra Valley is a small operation founded in 2000 by Timo Mayer. Originally from the German region of Württemberg, Mayer has been working in the Yarra Valley since the 1990s. In Australia produces wines from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Nebbiolo, Gamay and Chardonnay. He has also made a Riesling and Pinot Noir in Württemberg. Bloody Hill is one of the estate's key vineyards, so named for its steepness. The vineyard has rocky volcanic soils and lies at an altitude between 300-470 meters (980-1,540 feet). The vines mainly consist of organically farmed Pinot Noir. To make the Bloody Hill Pinot Noir, the grapes are de-stemmed and spend three weeks on skins before being aged in French oak. Mayer's Württemberg background has helped shape his winemaking style in Australia. Württemberg is a region well known for its Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and Mayer uses 100-percent whole-bunch Pinot Noir, which was unusual in the Yarra when he first began. The prominent note of funk that is found in many Mayer wines has become characteristic of the brand.

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