2024 Mayer ‘Close Planted’ Pinot Noir

Wild elegance and effortless grace — Timo Mayer’s Close Planted magic 

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 94 Points – The Wine Front

Premium Yarra Valley Pinot Noir | Ultra-Dense Plantings | Pure Artistry

“A dazzling, textural Pinot Noir of purity and precision — a true expression of Timo Mayer’s visionary craft.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Brilliant ruby-crimson with youthful vibrancy and fine clarity.
Aroma: Wild strawberries, cherries, and rose petals mingle with exotic spice, forest earth, and faint whole-bunch perfume.
Palate: Silken and seamless, showing tension and depth in equal measure. Supple red fruit, spice, and fine tannins glide with mineral drive and an almost weightless intensity.
Finish: Long, refined, and savoury — perfectly balanced between energy and elegance.

Critical Acclaim

• 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Power and grace intertwined — Timo Mayer’s Close Planted is Pinot Noir of stunning detail, poise, and personality.”

• 94 Points – The Wine Front
  “Complex, fragrant and bright. Beautifully judged whole-bunch lift with real finesse.

Vineyard & Winemaking

From Timo Mayer’s home vineyard in the Yarra Valley, this “Close Planted” block features extremely high-density vines producing tiny yields of remarkable concentration.

Fruit is hand-picked, 100% whole-bunch fermented, and bottled unfined and unfiltered, capturing the raw vitality and precision of site and season. Minimal sulphur and old French oak ensure absolute transparency of terroir — pure Timo Mayer style: “Drink more wine.”

Region

Yarra Valley, Victoria — the beating heart of cool-climate Australian Pinot Noir. Rolling slopes, volcanic soils, and misty mornings craft wines of perfume, tension, and luminous energy.

Food Pairings

• Duck breast with cherry glaze

• Porcini or truffle risotto

• Chargrilled salmon or tuna

• Roast quail with herbs

• Soft rind cheeses like Brie or Époisses

Why We Love It

The 2024 Mayer ‘Close Planted’ Pinot Noir is iconic Timo Mayer: wild, textural, uncompromisingly expressive. It unites whole-bunch spice, silky fruit, and structural precision into a wine of remarkable personality and finesse.

A 96-point masterpiece, this release epitomises why Timo Mayer stands at the forefront of modern Yarra Valley winemaking — fearless, pure, and brilliantly individual.