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Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier 2004
Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier 2004

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Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier 2004


Syrah/Shiraz

from Yarra Valley, Australia

red wine
screw cap wine
James Halliday 93 point ratingJames Halliday 93 point rating
International Wine Cellar 90 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 90 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006
Wine Spectator 2006 Shiraz Viognier 91 point ratingWine Spectator 2006 Shiraz Viognier 91 point rating
International Wine Cellar 2006 Shiraz Viognier 90 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2006 Shiraz Viognier 90 point rating
2005
Wine Enthusiast 2005 Shiraz Viognier 90 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2005 Shiraz Viognier 90 point rating
James Halliday 2005 Shiraz Viognier 90 point ratingJames Halliday 2005 Shiraz Viognier 90 point rating
2003
The Wine Advocate 2003 Shiraz Viognier 87 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2003 Shiraz Viognier 87 point rating
Price: $19.99
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The 2005 vintage is available for: $17.29
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winemaker's notes:

Number 42 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007!

97% Shiraz, 3% Viognier

The screwcap closure is used to ensure freshness and preserve the characters of the wine and eliminate the possibility of cork

Aromas of violets, licorice, aniseed and white pepper. The palate is rambunctious and funky with blueberry jam flavors. It is soft, chewy and lingers in the mouth. Enjoy this wine with game meats, lamb & pork chop and grilled or barbequed steaks.

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A Customer - San Francisco, CA
Outstanding! At first sip, I hated it. The description above that says "funky" is dead on. After a couple of glasses, I still hated it, but got more intrigued. I had just about given up when I ordered a peperoni pizza and it was an unbelievable match. Now I like it.
A Customer
Shiraz comprises 90% of my wine rack. I worship shiraz as Miles did pinot noir. I sample any label and vintner I can as often as I can. Price is no object. I was captivated by Innocent Bystander's label, not to mention its price. I ordered one bottle as a test. Had it with a pizza. It complimented beautifully. I was very impressed with this shiraz. I had a second bottle with a t-bone & baked tatee. Damn near transcendant. I ordered a bottle for an expert-shiraz-loving friend of mine - he claimed it was one of the best he has tasted ever, regardless of price (I told him it was 90-93 rated after the fact). This was from a devout cork-only wine drinker. Australian screw cap vintners are pioneers of the market and they are trustworthy and have never let me down. Innocent Bystander is now a staple in my wine rack. I wholeheartedly and adamantly recommend this incredible delicious wine for whatever your occasion. Order a bottle today and after your first glass, it will become a staple in your rack as it is in mine. You will not be disappointed!
A Customer - Florida
I must say I love this wine.
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