2023 Bloody Hill Villages Pinot Gris

If you like the more traditional styles of Pinot Gris, this refreshing, lightly textural example from Rivar Ferguson-Mayer will be right in your wheelhouse.

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Where his father's wines may be known for their funk and wildness these releases from young Rivar Mayer are more classic in their styling.

This Pinot Gris is spot on for those looking for a traditional look at the variety that offers a little more texture than usual.

This comes from a neighbouring vineyard in Healesville. Freshness and clarity of fruit is front and centre.

It's so good to see a more traditional styling of Gris that is still made with intention and attention to detail. Very easy to drink and lots to love.

95 points
"Ripe pear and yellow apples intermingle with a little spice and honeysuckle, while the palate is textured and full of flavour with zingy acidity keeping it fresh. An excellent, albeit slightly richer and more unctuous follow up to last year's Halliday Wine Companion Pinot Gris/Grigio of the Year."
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "From a small block in Healesville, next door to Mayer. Whole bunches pressed to neutral oak; 50% mlf. Ripe pear and yellow apples intermingle with a little spice and honeysuckle, while the palate is textured and full of flavour with zingy acidity keeping it fresh. An excellent, albeit slightly richer and more unctuous follow up to last year's Halliday Wine Companion Pinot Gris/Grigio of the Year." - Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)

Fifteen-year-old vines from Healesville, Yarra Valley. Grown by our neighbour whose vineyard we manage. Whole bunch pressed straight into the barrel.

Apple, herbs, and quince on the nose, juicy and round on the palate, a pleasure to drink!!

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Pinot Gris
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 95
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure DIAM Cork

Timo Mayer

German-born, enigmatic winemaker Timo Mayer is one of the great characters of the Yarra Valley. The words bombastic, charismatic and wild are as much applicable to the man as his wines.

From his close-planted Yarra Valley vineyard, evocatively named 'Bloody Hill', Timo carves out some astounding wines made with low levels of new oak and minimal additions. The signature of Timo's winemaking style is his penchant for whole-bunch ferment. His wines have an ethereal quality, firm tannins and impeccable structure.

These are compelling and extremely limited wines that tell a unique story of the Yarra Valley.
The Bloody Hill range is now the responsibility of Timo's talented son Rivar Mayer Ferguson, and has dropped the Mayer on the label from the 2021 releases. They continue to be superb value wines.

Winemaker Timo Mayer Yarra Valley, VIC Timo Mayer

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