2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Coldstream Chardonnay 750ml

Overview

The 2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Coldstream Chardonnay is a bright, energetic Yarra Valley Chardonnay from Mayer's Bloody Hill Villages range. Sourced from Coldstream, it captures a fresh, citrus-driven side of Chardonnay with orchard fruit, pink grapefruit and fine acidity.

Barrel fermented and matured in neutral oak with no malolactic fermentation, this release keeps its fruit purity and tension at the centre, delivering a lively cool-climate Chardonnay with clarity, lift and savoury detail.

Vintage & Winemaking

The wine was barrel fermented and matured in neutral oak, with no malolactic fermentation. This approach preserves natural acidity and freshness while adding subtle texture without overt oak influence.

Product Highlights

• Yarra Valley Chardonnay from Coldstream.
• Part of Mayer's Bloody Hill Villages range.
• 93+ points from Halliday Wine Companion.
• Barrel fermented and matured in neutral oak.
• No malolactic fermentation.
• Vegan suitable.
• Natural / lo-fi wine style.

Critic Scores & Reviews

• 93+ points - Halliday Wine Companion: "Barrel fermented and matured in neutral oak, no mlf."
• Philip Rich: "The palate is equally brightly fruited with zingy acidity."

Tasting Notes

Bright green-gold in colour. Aromas of just-ripened orchard fruit, pink grapefruit and lemon curd lead into a fresh, lively palate with bright fruit, zingy acidity and a clean, energetic finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with fried calamari, pigeon pastilla, cheese sambousek, plaice with brown shrimp and capers, mushrooms or Pecorino.

Cellaring Potential

Drink from 2026 to 2030. This should fill out over the first six to twelve months and continue to drink well over the following three to five years.

About Mayer

Mayer is a small Yarra Valley producer led by Timo Mayer, known for expressive, minimal-intervention wines with strong vineyard character. The wines often favour purity, savoury complexity and a light-handed approach that highlights site and vintage.

Specifications

• Producer: Mayer
• Wine: Bloody Hill Villages Coldstream Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2025
• Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
• Country: Australia
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Wine Style: White Wine - Buttery and Complex
• Winemaking: Barrel fermented and matured in neutral oak, no malolactic fermentation
• Bottle Size: 750ml