by Ray Johnson | May 15, 2011 | Australia, Muscat, Sparkling sweet, Victoria
Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Moscato 2010 This wine is delightful – ebullient with the smell and taste of fresh strawberries, sprinkled with sugar. The body is light and the bubbles add lift, creating a refreshing sensation for the summer. Bottled under a crown...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 7, 2010 | Australia, Pinot Noir, Victoria
All three of the wines in this flight were bottled under screwcap closures. I made my notes after lecturing a bit so they sat in the glasses for about 40 minutes before I started typing. Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Pinot Noir 2008 The cherry fruit is delightful,...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 28, 2010 | Australia, Pinot Noir, Victoria
Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Pinot Noir 2009 There are lively black fruits in the nose, especially after 30 minutes. Add to that brown spices, a hint of thyme, spearmint and bubble gum sweetness. In the mouth this light-bodied Pinot delivers on the fruit, with...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 16, 2010 | Australia, Pinot Gris and Grigio, Victoria
Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Pinot Gris 2009 In the nose you’ll find a medley of fruits, from pears and peaches to pineapple and kiwi, all sprinkled with flowers of a sweet nature. The mouth delivers the fruit with a creamy texture, a little rich without being...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 20, 2010 | Australia, Syrah, Victoria, Viognier
Innocent Bystander, Victoria, Shiraz-Viognier 2006 It’s very neat how you get the ripeness of Shiraz, the black fruits that we love, with the cooler climate marker of black pepper, all in one bottle. This is a great walk down the middle of Syrah/Shiraz...
