“Deep, shimmering magenta. Smoke- and spice-accented kirsch, blackberry and cured meat scents show fine clarity a building floral nuance. Concentrated but energetic in style, offering palate-staining dark fruit preserve, violet pastille and exotic spice flavors that pick up a salty hint of olive tapenade on the back half. In a distinctly savory style but by no means rustic. Finishes chewy, sweet and impressively long, with polished tannins adding shape and subtle grip.”
— Vinous, Sep 2022

“Germanborn winemaker Timo Mayer is one of Australia’s small batch, natural wine rock stars. Known for his deft use of 100% whole bunch, Mayer’s Syrah is a vibrant and characterful tipple. The color of cherry juice, it’s intensely spicy and medicinal, like an Italian amaro, bouncing with tangy rhubarb, red currant and orange peel flavors. The palate takes a more classical turn, the amaro flavors takes a back seat to raspy tannins and wonderfully spiky acidity. This is an idiosyncratic wine from an idiosyncratic producer that’s ultradrinkable and would pair well with piles of smoked meat or grilled portobellos.” (Editors' Choice)
— Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2020