Dr Mayer Pinot Noir - 2020
Timo Mayer
- Region
- Australia » Yarra Valley
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Timo Mayer
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 13
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
The Doktor Pinot Noir is sourced from Timo's infamous "Bloody Hill" vineyard 200 meters above sea level. This wine is similar to his other Pinot — Close Planted — except it is made with 100% whole bunch in open vats. The wine is aged for 11 months in French Hogsheads.
Ratings
The wine features a beautiful and sophisticated bouquet of dried flowers, red berries, raw meat, bitter herbs, and a hint of spices. The palate is round, elegant, and well-balanced with good acidity, making it fresh and juicy. Despite its complexity and seriousness, it remains dangerously quaffable.
This wine captivates with an intriguing bouquet reminiscent of a juicy fruit basket, enriched with notes of red berries, raw meat, and bitter herbs. Its complexity and multilayered nature are striking, presenting a profile that is both juicy and round, with a ripe character. As a 'natural' wine, it stands out for its absence of funkiness, offering instead a quaffable, complex, and charming experience. This makes it not only interesting but also delightfully enjoyable to drink.