2024 Timo Mayer – Brilliant New Releases from Doctor Wholebunch

Timo Mayer's 2024 release is a striking reminder of why he remains one of the most exciting and individual voices in Australian wine. The Yarra Valley vintage delivered exceptional conditions—early rainfall followed by a warm, dry stretch compressed harvest into a short, intense window, producing fruit of outstanding concentration, freshness, and vibrancy. Known for his trailblazing use of whole-bunch fermentation and a flair for pushing stylistic boundaries, Timo continues to evolve. Alongside his benchmark Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this vintage also highlights exciting expressions of Syrah, Nebbiolo & Sangiovese—varieties that are finding their groove in the Yarra under his bold hand. Expect perfumes that leap from the glass, textured, finely-etched palates, and wines that balance structure with serious drinkability. This is classic Mayer—playful, precise, and impossible to ignore.

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.