Innocent Bystander
At Innocent Bystander our passion for sharing seriously good wine – not too seriously – unites us. There’s nothing we love more, than to rise above the noise and bring some joy to wine’s all-too-sober conversations.
- Healesville, Vic
- http://www.innocentbystander.com.au
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ExportBruno Baudry (+)
| Product 1: Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2019 | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| A hero variety for the Yarra Valley and our pride and joy. A Pinot that carefully balances cerebral intrigue and pure drinking pleasure. It’s like a riot of berries laid over a bed of fine silky tannin. Jump in, you’ll love it. | |
| On Trade, Off Trade, DTC | |
| UK, USA, EU, | |
| Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 - Bronze | |
| * New to Japan | |
| A strong vintage for Pinot Noir in the Yarra Valley. The wines benefited from the longer hang time provided by a cool January and February, allowing flavours to fully develop. 100% Yarra Valley fruit, predominantly hand-picked Harvested Feb-March 2019 10% whole bunch fermented Hand plunged in open fermenters Combination of yeasts including indigenous fermentation Matured in French oak for 9 months, 10% of which was new 4 days of cold soaking at 10C preferment Drink now or cellar for up to 5 years | |
| Kind of grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Tasting note | Smells like; Blueberry, boysenberry, cherry and earthy dried spices. Tastes like; Plush red cherry, hints of cola and spice and soft, silky tannins. Goes with: Mushroom pizza, Jamon Serano, Pasta with duck ragu, Your best wine glass and the crackle of vinyl. |
| % alcohol | 13.5 |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml - 6 BT per Case |
| Indicative Pricing | FOB MEL AUD $54.00/6 |
| Minimum order quantity | 40 cases |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | Syrah, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Moscato |
| Product 2: Innocent Bystander Syrah 2019 | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| Syrah is a smooth, sophisticated expression of Shiraz and the cool hillsides of the Yarra Valley are perfect for making this intriguing style. Generous in fruit but restrained in oak, subtly perfumed and tantalisingly spicy it’s made to be savoured. | |
| On Trade, Off Trade, DTC | |
| UK, USA, EU, | |
| Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 - Silver | |
| * New to Japan | |
| A warm, relatively early vintage with perfect ripening conditions lead to a supple, savoury fruit-driven Syrah, with the right dose of peppery spice. 40% hand-picked Yarra Valley fruit from both upper & lower vineyards Cold soak 3 days Harvested March 2019 20% whole bunches used to bring the perfume of the fruit Matured for 12 months in French oak, 10% of which was new, with natural malolactic fermentation occurring. Zero fining Vegan Friendly Style: Dry, balanced and perfumed Drink now or cellar up to 5 years | |
| Kind of grapes | 100% Shiraz |
| Tasting note | Smells like: White pepper, red currant and rasberry. Tastes like: Cherry compote, loganberry, spice and soft tannins. Goes with: Braised beef cheek, spicy pork pizza, hard cheeses, dark rooms, dark chocolate and dangerous ideas. |
| % alcohol | 13.5 |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml - 6 bottles / case |
| Indicative Pricing | FOB MEL AUD $60.00 /6 |
| Minimum order quantity | 40 Cases |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | |
| Product 3: Innocent Bystander Moscato 2020 | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| Moscato has it, and it’s not afraid to flaunt it. Sweet, juicy berries, generous bubbles and a fresh finish that goes for days. It’s not easy to make a wine that looks and tastes this good, but this Moscato makes it look easy, and you can too. | |
| On Trade, Off Trade, DTC | |
| UK, USA, EU, | |
| * New to Japan | |
| Made with both Black and Gordo Muscat grapes. The black grapes contributing that intense watermelon colour & rich berry flavours. 66% Gordo Muscat, 34% Black Muscat grapes from Swan Hill Harvested in the cool of night Fruit is chilled and crushed with six hours of skin contact to extract colour 100% stainless steel ferment Natural bubbles are achieved by charmat fermentation Chilled, filtered and immediately bottled at 0°C | |
| Kind of grapes | Gordo 67% Black Muscat 33% |
| Tasting note | Smells like: Fairy floss, blackcurrant, Turkish delight and mandarin peel. Tastes like: Wild strawberry, violets & honeycomb with well balanced sweetness Goes with: Fresh summer berries and double cream, crêpes with lemon syrup and orange zest, blue cheese with pear. Unintended consequences (you were warned…) |
| % alcohol | 5.50% |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml 6 bottles / case |
| Indicative Pricing | FOB MEL AUD 54.00 /6 |
| Minimum order quantity | 40 cases |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | Pinot Noir, Syrah, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay |
| Product 4: Innocent Bystander Chardonnay 2020 | |
| Unique Selling Proposition | |
| Yarra Valley Chardonnay is a queen amonght wines; sophisticated, serene and perfectly poised. A variety whose remarkable winemaking heritage combines with regional youth and vitality to deliver a rewarding, multi-faceted wine able to satisfy a thirst or take to the table. | |
| On Trade, Off Trade, DTC | |
| Exporting to UK, USA, EU, | |
| 90 points Halliday Wine Companion | |
| New to Japan | |
| The 2020 vintage was quite low yielding. A wetter year than average and a cool start to the season (2019) led to small compact bunches of Chardonnay with fantastic intensity, acidity and freshness across both the upper and lower Yarra Valley. Predominantly hand-picked Yarra Valley Chardonnay.Harvested Feb 2020. Whole bunch pressed with only the free run juice used 50% oak matured on lees, for approximately 9 months Partial indigenous fermentation in new andseasoned oak Barrels lees stirred monthly until winter No malolactic fermentation to keep it freshand maintain natural acidity | |
| Kind of grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Tasting note | Smells like: Fresh pear, lemon, poached apple and marzipan. Tastes Like: Crisp, fresh and drywith a stonefruit core and citrusy pithy texture. Goes with: Paella del Mar, BBQ Chicken with fresh salsa verde, smoked salmon and brie fritatta. Fiction, fantasy and a little romance. |
| % alcohol | 13% |
| Size of the bottle and Number of bottle per case | 750ml - 6 BT per Case |
| Indicative Pricing | FOB MEL AUD $60.00 /6 |
| Minimum order quantity | 40 cases |
| In the same range, other available wine with different kind of grapes | Syrah, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Moscato |
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Team
Melissa Finnigan
Export Coordinator