{"title":"Timo Mayer","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTimo Mayer grew up in the Württemberg region of Germany, where his family have been making wine for over 400 years. Restless, he left the family farm to explore the world, landing in the Yarra Valley. At the time, in the mid-‘90s, most Yarra wines didn’t reflect the region’s unique cool climate and soils. Too strong, too robust. After working with De Bertoli and Gembrook Hill, Timo launched his own label in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the past couple of decades Timo has led the charge for elegant, complex Yarra Valley\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewines, focussing on cool climate classics Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In 2004 he started experimenting with whole bunch fermentation, an old-school technique where the grape stems are left with the berries to ferment, adding flavour and texture. At that time, hardly anyone in Australia was doing it. His 100% whole-bunch Pinot Noirs were mind-blowingly fresh. Timo played a major part in resurrecting this now-popular technique. These days he’s still pushing boundaries with his son Rivar, planting more vines and crafting more wines that tell a special story of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"timo-mayer-2023-cabernet","title":"Timo Mayer - 2025 Cabernet","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn eccentric German farmer settles in the Yarra and revolutionises Australian winemaking... Over the past couple of decades Timo has led the charge for expressive wines embodying the Yarra Valley’s unique cool climate, pioneering whole bunch fermentation. If you love elegant, enigmatic, enchanting wines, these are for YOU. Cabernet from the St. Hubert Vineyard. Black fruited, slightly vegetal with a classic Timo tannin that guides you all the way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timo Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44749546553597,"sku":"22581","price":63.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6754\/4640\/files\/Winona-Wine-Timo-Mayer-2023-Cabernet-Timo-Mayer-Wine.png?v=1779852635"},{"product_id":"timo-mayer-2024-close-planted-pinot-noir","title":"Timo Mayer - 2025 'Close planted' Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn eccentric German farmer settles in the Yarra and revolutionises Australian winemaking... Over the past couple of decades Timo has led the charge for expressive wines embodying the Yarra Valley’s unique cool climate, pioneering whole bunch fermentation. If you love elegant, enigmatic, enchanting wines, these are for YOU. His 'Clos planted' Pinot Noir is made with 20% whole bunch and minimal oak. It's a charming and brightly fruited wine with Timo's typical bunchy frame finely woven into a slightly sweet, soft, mid-palate. Very cellar-worthy, but also beautiful right this very second. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timo Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46065496326397,"sku":"24366","price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6754\/4640\/files\/Winona-Wine-Timo-Mayer-2024-Close-planted-Pinot-Noir-Timo-Mayer-Wine.png?v=1777700009"},{"product_id":"timo-mayer-2024-dr-mayer-pinot-noir","title":"Timo Mayer - 2025 Dr Mayer Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pinot Noir from his close-planted vineyard is (obviously, it’s Timo) 100% whole bunch fermented with just a small portion in new oak. Raspberry ripple alongside savoury dried herbs, gentle acidity and a hug-like bit of texture. Really see his winemaking in full flight here. German born but Yarra stalwart Timo Mayer is the crazy king of carbonic maceration! Anyone who has met this person knows the kind of joyful madness that can ensue after drinking these wonderful wines. Even if you haven’t, you’ll feel it in the energy of the wines for sure. VARIETY: Pinot Noir REGION: Yarra Valley, Victoria ABV:\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003ePinot Noir from his close-planted vineyard is (obviously, it’s Timo) 100% whole bunch fermented with just a small portion in new oak. Raspberry ripple alongside savoury dried herbs, gentle acidity and a hug-like bit of texture. Really see his winemaking in full flight here. German born but Yarra stalwart Timo Mayer is the crazy king of carbonic maceration! Anyone who has met this person knows the kind of joyful madness that can ensue after drinking these wonderful wines. Even if you haven’t, you’ll feel it in the energy of the wines for sure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timo Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46114316189949,"sku":"24367","price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6754\/4640\/files\/Winona-Wine-Timo-Mayer-2024-Dr-Mayer-Pinot-Noir-Timo-Mayer-Wine.png?v=1776307152"},{"product_id":"timo-mayer-2024-mayer-chardonnay","title":"Timo Mayer - 2025 Mayer Chardonnay","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Always on the crispier side of acidity in his Chardonnays - clean, lean and precise. Almost as though you’ve been presented with an envelope full of grapefruit and citrus. This is the first vintage using fruit from Lusatia Park and after a warmer year, fruit from low-yielding vines was aged completely in old oak. German born but Yarra stalwart Timo Mayer is the crazy king of carbonic maceration! Anyone who has met this person knows the kind of joyful madness that can ensue after drinking these wonderful wines. Even if you haven’t, you’ll feel it in the energy of the wines for sure. VARIETY: Chardonnay REGION: Yarra Valley, Victoria ABV:\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}'\u003eAlways on the crispier side of acidity in his Chardonnays - clean, lean and precise. Almost as though you’ve been presented with an envelope full of grapefruit and citrus. This is the first vintage using fruit from Lusatia Park and after a warmer year, fruit from low-yielding vines was aged completely in old oak. German born but Yarra stalwart Timo Mayer is the crazy king of carbonic maceration! 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