2025 Mayer 'Bloody Hill' Villages Coldstream Pinot Noir

Overview

The 2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Coldstream Pinot Noir is a bright, pure-fruited Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from Timo Mayer's second label, Bloody Hill. Sourced from Orth's vineyard in Coldstream, it captures the lifted, delicate and fragrant side of cool-climate Pinot Noir.

The "Villages" designation reflects fruit selected from distinct Yarra Valley subregions, with Timo Mayer and his son Rivar working closely with growers to build expressive, site-driven wines.

Vintage & Winemaking

This 2025 Coldstream Pinot Noir was made with 10% whole bunches, adding lift, spice and subtle savoury structure. The wine is light, bright and immediately expressive, with silky tannins and pure red-fruited detail.

Product Highlights

• Yarra Valley Pinot Noir from Coldstream.
• Sourced from Orth's vineyard.
• Part of Mayer's Bloody Hill Villages range.
• 93 points from Halliday Wine Companion.
• 10% whole bunches.
• Vegan suitable.
• Natural / lo-fi wine style.

Critic Scores & Reviews

• 93 points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion: "A pure-fruited wine to enjoy now and over the next two to three years."

Tasting Notes

Light, bright ruby in colour. Aromas of alpine strawberry, cranberry and freshly picked summer flowers lead into a pure, fragrant palate with mid-palate generosity, light silky tannins and a touch of spice on the finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with roast chicken, duck, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, pork terrine or lightly spiced Asian dishes.

Cellaring Potential

Drink from 2026 to 2030. This is made for early aromatic charm and should drink well over the next two to three years.

About Mayer

Mayer is a small Yarra Valley producer led by Timo Mayer, known for expressive, minimal-intervention wines with strong vineyard character. Bloody Hill is the second label, made by Timo and Rivar Mayer from selected Yarra Valley vineyard sites and long-standing grower relationships.

Specifications

• Producer: Mayer
• Wine: Bloody Hill Villages Coldstream Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2025
• Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
• Country: Australia
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Wine Style: Red Wine
• Whole Bunch: 10%
• Bottle Size: 750ml