Mayer Cabernet

Cabernet

Wine Description

Vineyard Image of Bloody Hill, with the name imprinted on the lawn of the vineyard
Photo of Timo and Rhonda in the Vineyard
Photo of Timo in the Vineyard
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Acclaim
“Brilliant violet. A heady and highly complex bouquet evokes fresh red and blue fruits, exotic spices, incense and vanilla. Stains the palate with vibrant bitter cherry, blueberry, spicecake, mocha and botanical herb flavors that become sweeter through the back half. Shows excellent clarity and floral lift on the youthfully tannic finish, which emphatically repeats the spicy note. The use of whole clusters (100%) really shows.”
— Vinous, Sep 2022
“Mid crimson. A few pyrazines on the nose and some green leafy flavours on the palate too. On the light side in terms of body.”– 16 points out of 20
— Jancis Robinson, Sep 2021
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Yarra Valley
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
100% Wholebunch
Type of aging container:
Hogs Heads
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.61
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
12.9 %
Residual sugar:
0.24 g/L
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Wine Production

100% whole bunches undergo a natural yeast fermentation. The wine is then left on lees for a year, with just one handling into the blending tank before bottling. A small amount of Sulphur is added at this point. Wines are bottled without fining or filtration.

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About the Vineyard

Grapes are sourced from Yering, around and hour north-east inland from Melbourne. Slightly warmer than other regions of the Yarra Valley, with rainfall in the winter and spring, and relatively cool, dry and humid summers. There is limited maritime influence. Grapes are grown on a North facing slope of the valley floor.