Timo Mayer, Close Planted Pinot Noir, 2020

As the name suggests, this vines for this cuvee come from a densely planted portion of his Bloody Hill vineyard, positioned only 75 cm apart. Using a proportion of whole bunch to give a particular stalky savouriness, this provides his trademark touch for his Pinots.
Every vintage, Timo will include a separately fermented whole bunch portion which then gets blended with the destemmed share. This ratio changes with every vintage. The finished wine has fragrant whole bunch characteristics, fresh red fruit, and plenty of spice. Delicious and balanced, with a very long finish.
A distinctive earthiness with a cool spice and a forest floor mushroom character on the nose. Bright red fruits, redcurrants and cherries give the wine a fresh finish.Winemakers notes