November '21
August
August has been a little warmer and brighter here in Melbourne at OneWine HQ, so we’ve followed suit with the choice of wine. Not far from home, this month we’ve headed to the Yarra Valley for the ‘23 Mayer Sangiovese.
The wine
Mayer is the project of Timo, wife Rhonda, and son Rivar Mayer. They have a small farm in the Yarra Valley producing hand crafted, single vineyard wines. They believe that wines are made in the vineyard and therefore try to interfere as little as possible in the natural winemaking process. All of their wines are unfined and unfiltered to show the true expression of the land. Their aim is to make wines with a point of difference and to really showcase region and varietal to their best ability.
Timo Mayer
This Sangiovese is sourced from a Dixon Creek vineyard not far from Mayer headquarters. It showcases notes of cherry and savoury herb notes on the nose. Bright sweet cherry fruit on the palate, juicy and warm mouthfeel, a bit of tannin grip on the savoury/dried herb finish. The whole bunch adds another dimension of freshness to this evolving variety in Victoria.
All care but no tasting notes, no back labels and no barcodes. Mayer wines are made with low levels of new oak, minimal additions and his signature winemaking technique - his penchant for whole-bunch ferment (most wines in the portfolio are made with 100% whole bunches).
Enjoy!