2023 | Mayer 'Dr. Mayer' Pinot Noir | Yarra Valley Old Vine mandarin and leather tones

mandarin and leather tones

This is seamless from front to back with a tremendous mid-palate richness and density to it

and I suspect it will have a similar evolution

lemon-zest and aniseed aromas follow through to full body with white pepper and spices and tangy citrus

finishing on a stewed tea note

2023 | Mayer 'Dr. Mayer' Pinot Noir | Yarra Valley Old Vine mandarin and leather tonesThis wine is 100% whole bunch fermentation, with 10 days carbonic and 10 days maceration. The simplicity of the approach lies in stark contrast to the complexity of this sumptuous, medium bodied expression. Briars, dill and cardamon with ample red cherry fruit and lilacs. Woodsy whole bunch derived tannins across the finish. According to winemaker Timo Mayer, this is always better after at least five years. Drink or hold. 95 Pts James Suckling