Innocent Bystander

Innocent Bystander

Mea Culpa Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014

My last bottle of this superb Syrah. Winner of the Trevor Mast Trophy for best Shiraz in the 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Very Northern Rhone like. Rich and savoury, spicy, slightly meaty. Full bodied. Dark Chocolate with hints of bacon fat. At its peak at 11 years old. I see Antonio Galloni gave it 93 points with a drinking window through to 2027. What can’t the Yarra Valley do? Known for its excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but also its fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Go elsewhere for Riesling. — 17 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, love the label!!

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Anden Vineyard Chardonnay 2004

This is the “Dijon Clone” bottling, this is also quite good, though far more advanced than the 2001 Stony Hill Napa, somewhat fat, though solid acid, mature, ready to drink, well made Oregon Chardonnay. — 7 months ago

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Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2000

Lovely candied redfruits and some floral notes as well, fruit is nicely surrounded by some oak notes, soft tannins, very good acidity, long, lingering finish, very fine Oregon Pinot Noir!! — 11 days ago

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ESF

ESF

Nice pull - these were very reasonable on release
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@ESF, agreed, all the St. Innocent wines I’ve ever posted on were purchased from Mark Vlossak @ St. Innocent on original release!!

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Dijon Clone Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Called Grüner. Leafy nose, golden color high yum factor. — 4 months ago

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Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

Bourbon Steak New York JW Marriot with Cheryl May 24 2024 — 8 months ago

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Shea Vineyard Pinot Gris 1998

Lovely, off-dry, Alsatian VT-style Pinot Gris, nice viscosity and balance, medium-long finish, aging very, very well!! — 4 years ago

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Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

2018 vintage. 01.09.25. — 14 days ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Have not had this producer in ages. Although really liked their work at the last major tasting.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Pinotman /// Andreas Was always inconsistent presentation/availability and performance for me until the last half-decade. Things have seemingly turned a corner in a good way. Not my fave but intriguing, undeniably well above average and really nicely made.

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Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

This isn’t identified correctly but let’s go with it experts at Delectable…. A great bottle of Oregon Pinot — 4 months ago

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Special Selection Anden Vineyard Pinot Noir 2002

Dark fruited, oak and tannin structure still, nicely rich with complex flavors and still loads of grip, unlike the 1998 SS, this still needs more time, but BIG potential, the 1998 SS drinks beautifully tonight, this still needs more time!! — 2 years ago

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