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Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier 2006
Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier 2006


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Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier 2006


Syrah/Shiraz

from South Australia, Australia

red wine
screw cap wine
Wine Spectator 91 point ratingWine Spectator 91 point rating
International Wine Cellar 90 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 90 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2007
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 89 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 89 point rating
International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 89 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 89 point rating
2005
Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 90 point ratingWine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 90 point rating
James Halliday James Halliday 90 point ratingJames Halliday James Halliday 90 point rating
2004
James Halliday James Halliday 93 point ratingJames Halliday James Halliday 93 point rating
International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 90 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 90 point rating
2003
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 87 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 87 point rating
Price: $17.29
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The 2007 vintage is available for: $14.79
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Item No. 95614 
red wine style:
Light & FruitySmooth & SuppleEarthy & SpicyBig & Bold
winemaker's notes:

Not your blockbuster warm-climate Aussie Shiraz, this is a more elegant example reminiscent of violets, pink peppercorns, nutmaeg and caramelized quince and mulberries. The palate is likewise restrained, offering fruit compote with slightly meaty undertones.

critical acclaim:

"Effusively peppery, with tremendous black and white pepper aromas that lace through the vigorous blackberry, currant and floral flavors, finishing with impressive vibrancy and length. Best from 2009 through 2016."

91 Points

Wine Spectator

"Saturated ruby. Black raspberry and baking spices on the nose. Tangy, sharply focused red fruit flavors are pinot-like in their vivacity; surprisingly light in body, with impressive mineral lift and cut. Clean and brisk on the finish, leaving behind a refreshing trail of tangy red fruit. Very fresh for a wine based on shiraz."

90 Points

International Wine Cellar

user reviews & lists:
number of reviews: 11 view all
number of lists: 3
9 out of 11 people would buy this wine again.
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jeff b - Southampton, PA (read all my reviews)
  Second nite...a complete 180. - 5/1/2010
I would buy this wine again
Finished off bottle tonight...has become VERY peppery...a little white pepper...loads of black pepper...great fruit...blackberry, raspberry and a hint of lime...vey nice...and the finish lasts a while...for $10...a steal, Enjoy!

 
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Feng - Washington, DC (read all my reviews)
  Revised (No Longer Supple and Fragrant) - 4/28/2010
I would not buy this wine again
I liked this wine quite a bit, but I downgraded it from 5 to 3 star because the last batch I ordered was very bad. I had ordered it a few times before the last batch of 10 bottles. This last batch is unbearably sour, to the extent it is over my drinkable limit. I called wine.com to explain the problem and they gracefully gave me full credit for the order. Too bad the wine is inconsistent, but Kudo to wine.com's superior customer service. Enjoyed this and have ordered a few times. Pleasant black berry and currant taste. Smooth taste with a pleasant and medium tanning. Well balanced body. Easy drinking. Jim likes it. Beautiful label too, if that ever matters. Solid 90. Will order a few more bottles because price has dropped from 13.99 to 10.99!

 
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jeff b - Southampton, PA (read all my reviews)
  Enjoyed! - 4/27/2010
I would buy this wine again
Very smooth, fresh, vibrant and a nice sour cherry flavor profile..interesting...didn't get the typical pepper as with most Shiraz....perhaps will appear tomorrow nite...Certainly a bargain at $10.99 no matter what the flavor profile! Enjoy!

 
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