{"product_id":"2025-mayer-bloody-hill-villages-coldstream-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2025 Mayer Bloody Hill Villages Coldstream Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYarra Valley Chardonnay from Coldstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart of Mayer's Bloody Hill Villages range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e93+ points from Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBarrel fermented and matured in neutral oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVegan suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural \/ lo-fi wine style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e93+ points - Halliday Wine Companion: \"Barrel fermented and matured in neutral oak, no mlf.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePhilip Rich: \"The palate is equally brightly fruited with zingy acidity.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with fried calamari, pigeon pastilla, cheese sambousek, plaice with brown shrimp and capers, mushrooms or Pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Mayer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMayer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: Mayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine: Bloody Hill Villages Coldstream Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine Style: White Wine - Buttery and Complex\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWinemaking: Barrel fermented and matured in neutral oak, no malolactic fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mayer Yarra Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52349727506734,"sku":"6376382044","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2025_Mayer_Bloody_Hill_Villages_Chardonnay.jpg?v=1784858492","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2025-mayer-bloody-hill-villages-coldstream-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}