2019 Mayer Syrah

German born Timo Mayer, along with partner Rhonda Ferguson established Mayer in 1999, on the slopes of Mt Toolebewong, between Healesville & Woori Yallock. They produce a small range of hand crafted, single vineyard wines, believing that wines are made in the vineyard and not the winery. All wines are unfined and unfiltered to show the true expression of the vineyard. Vines are often close-planted, winemaking frequently utilises a generous use of whole bunch but most impressive is Timo's cheerful, amusing nature.

Other Reviews....
“Cactus juice, bring it on!”. An ear worm I gave Timo Mayer, I believe. Syrah off the higher part of the vineyard. Magic. Gamey, savoury wine here. Dark cherries, meat drippings, graphite, old spice cupboard and sage leaf notes. Has some flesh and depth, sweet and sour berry fruitiness, loads of pepper and herbs, with a good dose of miscellaneous funk too. Long ribbons of tannins shape the wine and it finishes with a good pucker. Incredibly good syrah.
95 points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front