Mayer 'Bloody Hill' Pinot Noir 2023 Wein und Gastehaus Brand There's something grounded and self-possessed

There's something grounded and self-possessed here

Bouquet: Heady nose

sophisticated finish

In spite of this uncompromising nature

the length in the mouth remarkable

Mayer 'Bloody Hill' Pinot Noir 2023 Wein und Gastehaus Brand There's something grounded and self-possessedThe 2023 Bloody Hill Pinot Noir leads with a bloody, almost meaty nose of game, sweet roasted marrow, black cherry and strawberry top. In the mouth, the wine is fine boned and taut, with sour cherry, tobacco, a hint of maraschino and brine. Silty tannins settle on the palate once the wine has gone, meaning it builds in intensity the more you drink. There's an ultra attractive forest floor character here that feels like it will evolve and age