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This limited 'Masterclass' mixed pack is the perfect way to experience the wonderful wines of Yarra Valley cult legend, Timo Mayer.
German-born, enigmatic winemaker Timo Mayer is one of the great characters of the Yarra Valley. From his close-planted Yarra Valley vineyard, evocatively named 'Bloody Hill', Timo carves out some astounding wines made with minimal additions and his signature winemaking technique - his penchant for 100% whole-bunch ferment.
With son Rivar these days working alongside Timo to plant more vines and craft more wines, the future is bright and exciting for Timo Mayer Wines. These are compelling and extremely limited wines that tell a unique story of the Yarra Valley.
- 2024 Timo Mayer Close Planted Pinot Noir
- 2024 Timo Mayer Dr. Mayer Pinot Noir
- 2024 Timo Mayer Gamay
- 2024 Timo Mayer Nebbiolo
- 2024 Timo Mayer Sangiovese
- 2024 Timo Mayer Syrah
2024 Timo Mayer Close Planted Pinot Noir
Timo Mayer's Close Planted Pinot Noir is one of the Yarra Valley's most sought-after wines.
Grown on his tightly spaced estate vineyard south of Healesville, these vines work hard, producing fruit with remarkable intensity and fine structure.
The 2024 vintage, shaped by a warm but balanced ripening season, is all about finesse. Red cherry, wild strawberry, and subtle spice lead the way, with fine tannins and just a touch of new oak (Timo’s only Pinot to see any), adding depth without overshadowing the wine’s natural delicacy.
Silky, perfumed, and beautifully composed—this is Yarra Valley Pinot at its most graceful. Don’t wait too long, it never lasts.
2024 Timo Mayer Dr. Mayer Pinot Noir
Dr. Mayer is Pinot Noir with a wilder streak—bold, structured, and driven by Timo’s signature whole-bunch fermentation.
In 2024, the warmer ripening season brought a little more fruit weight, but make no mistake—this is still a savoury, stalky, and structured Pinot.
Timo backed off the whole-bunch component this year to just 30% due to the extra power already inherent in the vintage. Expect layers of dark cherry, cranberry, and spice, wrapped in fine, detailed tannins that stretch long across the palate. It's a great vintage of this wine, ready to drink but also perfect for the cellar.
Wildly aromatic, deeply expressive, and made in tiny quantities. If you like Pinot with tension and bite, step into the Doktor’s office.
2024 Timo Mayer Gamay
Timo’s Gamay is always a crowd favourite—juicy, energetic, and packed with whole-bunch crunch. The 2024 vintage is no exception.
Sourced from Dixon’s Creek and given the full Timo treatment—whole-bunch fermentation with a hit of carbonic maceration—this is Gamay with attitude.
Bright red berries, spice, and a hint of wild herbs lead the way, with plush fruit balanced by fine, savoury tannins. It’s a little wild, a little playful, and dangerously drinkable.
Gamay can be simple—this is anything but. Timo’s nailed it again.
2024 Timo Mayer Nebbiolo
Timo Mayer likes to say his best Pinot is actually a Nebbiolo—and once you taste this, you’ll understand why.
Whole-bunch fermented and unmistakably Yarra in its elegance, the 2024 Nebbiolo is all about fine structure and lifted aromatics. Red cherry, rose petal, and dried herbs lead the way, wrapped in firm yet silky tannins that stretch long across the palate.
It may look delicate in the glass, but the depth, power, and age-worthiness are unmistakably Nebbiolo.
A rare and highly sought-after release, this is one of Australia’s most distinctive expressions of the variety. Don’t miss it.
2024 Timo Mayer Sangiovese
“This is just Sange.” That’s how Timo sums it up—pure, unadulterated Yarra Valley Sangiovese, made his way.
Sourced from Dixon’s Creek and fermented 100% whole bunch, this 2024 release is bright, lifted, and effortlessly drinkable.
The wine shines a vivid ruby in the glass, with juicy red cherry, wild herbs, and spice leading the way. The tannins—silky, almost spaghetti-like, as Timo puts it—are fine yet persistent, giving the wine shape and drive without weighing it down.
A lighter, more fragrant take on Sangiovese that still carries plenty of depth. As always, a one-of-a-kind wine from a one-of-a-kind winemaker.
2024 Timo Mayer Syrah
Timo Mayer’s Syrah is one of the Yarra Valley’s best-kept secrets—made in tiny quantities and showcasing the variety’s finesse in this cool-climate region. It may be Timo's best wine each year, though the Pinots and Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, etc tend to steal the show. The Syrah is one of those if-you-know-you-know wines. Especially in 2024...
Sourced from a small parcel on the upper slopes of the Mayer Bloody Hill vineyard, this is Syrah with lift, spice, and structure. Fermented with 100% whole bunches, it’s layered with dark berries, cracked pepper, and a ferrous, earthy depth.
The 2024 vintage brings a little more weight and generosity, yet it remains finely detailed, with silky tannins and a long, savoury finish.
For lovers of perfumed, spice-driven Syrah, this is a must-try—but don’t wait too long.
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Yarra Valley |
| Feature |
Cult |
| Size | 6 |
Timo Mayer
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