Timo Mayer 2022 Close Planted Pinot Noir
Importer Notes: As the name suggests, this wine comes from a densely planted portion of Timo’s Bloody Hill vineyard, where vines are positioned only 75 cm apart from each other. Timo likes to use a proportion of whole bunch to give his wines a particular stalky savoriness, which is very much a trademark of his Pinots. For this cuvee he does an 100% whole bunch ferment with a portion of the grapes, and blends that back with the destemmed component. The ratio of each changes with every vintage. The finished wine has fragrant whole bunch characteristics, fresh red fruit, and plenty of spice. Delicious and balanced, with a very long finish.
A distinctive earthiness with a cool spice and a forest floor mushroom character on the nose. Bright red fruits, redcurrants and cherries give the wine a fresh finish.
Our Tasting Notes: From a German who moved to the Yarra Valley in Australia, this wine sings with notes of blood orange, wild strawberry, red cherry, and wet stone. Dry and on the lighter side of medium bodied with vibrant acidity and silky tannins, this is Pinot Noir for the who like it bright and floral with flavors of crunchy red fruit and fresh red flowers.

