Awards, Ratings & Reviews 93/100 — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion · 2024 Vintage“Fruit from the Pancake Creek vineyard in Gembrook. A deep crimson purple. Aromas of dark fruits, sarsaparilla and warm spices. A rich mouthful of both fruit and chewy, ripe tannins that coat your teeth. This had just been bottled when I tasted it and, once this softens just a touch, in six or so months, it will be a delicious wine to drink over the next three to five years.” About This Wine This Tempranillo is sourced from the Pancake Creek vineyard in Gembrook in the Yarra Valley. This release follows a skipped vintage when the season was extremely late. Tasting Notes A deep crimson purple colour with aromas of dark fruits, sarsaparilla and warm spices. The palate shows rich fruit and chewy, ripe tannins that coat the teeth. About the Producer 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 Mayer 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. 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. Specifications Vintage: 2024 Grape Variety: Tempranillo Region: Yarra Valley / Victoria / Australia Alcohol: 13% Drinking Window: 2025–2029
