2023 | Mayer 'Dr. Mayer' Pinot Noir | Yarra Valley Old Vine "Tasted at the Mouton-Rothschild vertical

"Tasted at the Mouton-Rothschild vertical in London

and a lively

lemon-zest and aniseed aromas follow through to full body with white pepper and spices and tangy citrus

and you could direct this bottle to a heavier roasted meat dish when the time is right

This is seamless from front to back with a tremendous mid-palate richness and density to it

2023 | Mayer 'Dr. Mayer' Pinot Noir | Yarra Valley Old Vine "Tasted at the Mouton-Rothschild verticalThis wine is 100% whole bunch fermentation, with 10 days carbonic and 10 days maceration. The simplicity of the approach lies in stark contrast to the complexity of this sumptuous, medium bodied expression. Briars, dill and cardamon with ample red cherry fruit and lilacs. Woodsy whole bunch derived tannins across the finish. According to winemaker Timo Mayer, this is always better after at least five years. Drink or hold. 95 Pts James Suckling