2021 Mayer Nebbiolo
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2021 Mayer Nebbiolo

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen
ABV: 13%
Closure: Diam Cork

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....
Whole bunch nebbiolo, from De Bortoli’s rose clone selection at the top of the vineyard on shale soils over rock.
Attractive wine this. Aromatic, pale in colour, savoury, strong ribbons of tannin, herbal notes amongst dried, red berry and sour cherry characters. It’s a fresh feeling red alongside all this, and succulent. And those tannins shape the wine beautifully and long. Pinosity, but with that web of fine grip. Yeah. Drink 2021 - 2032.
94 Points
Mike Bennie - The Wine Front (February 2022)

A north-facing slope at De Bortoli vineyard in Dixons Creek; Rose clone (111); 100% whole bunches, seasoned oak. A light, bright, cherry red. Super-aromatic, with redcurrants and red cherries, fennel seeds, rose potpourri and a hint of Vietnamese mint. Light–medium bodied with grippy tannins, this is a thoroughly enjoyable summer nebbiolo that could be even be served slightly chilled. Drink by 2027.
93 Points
Philip Rich - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion (January 2022)