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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

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):
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
2004
James Halliday 2004 Shiraz Viognier 93 point ratingJames Halliday 2004 Shiraz Viognier 93 point rating
International Wine Cellar 2004 Shiraz Viognier 90 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 2004 Shiraz Viognier 90 point rating
2003
The Wine Advocate 2003 Shiraz Viognier 87 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2003 Shiraz Viognier 87 point rating
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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:

"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

"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

user reviews & lists:
number of reviews: 3
number of lists: 3
2 out of 3 people would buy this wine again.
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  Love this combo - 9/17/2009
I would buy this wine again
I've had plenty of Shiraz, never the finest, mind you, but plenty of good shiraz from Australia, but when I tasted this, I realized I had found something unique. It has a great mouthfeel, and with just a hint of viognier it is nearly perfect. I love this wine!

 
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  Be patient - 3/13/2009
I would buy this wine again
I'm not as enamored as the previous vintages but it shows promise, put it in the cellar for a year

 
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Bruce - Burr Ridge, IL (read all my reviews)
  Not so good - 3/12/2009
I would not buy this wine again
I bought this wine based solely on the WS rating, which I have found to be consistently reliable. Not this time. Tastes like an amateur wine -- no particular body, harsh tannin, none of the smooth elegance of Viognier or full-fruit character of Shiraz. Very disappointed.

 
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