Medium ruby, bright stemmy pronounced aromas of red plum, violet, forest floor, coffee, hint of clove and oak influence. Dry, medium+ acidity, medium abv, medium body, medium(-) tannin; herbal notes, black tea, red plum, black cherry. A bit out of balance, will drink well for another year or two but will not improve with further aging.
Medium ruby, bright stemmy pronounced aromas of red plum, violet, forest floor, coffee, hint of clove and oak influence. Dry, medium+ acidity, medium abv, medium body, medium(-) tannin; herbal notes, black tea, red plum, black cherry. A bit out of balance, will drink well for another year or two but will not improve with further aging.
Mar 11th, 2020
Simple wine with aromas of red berry fruits and some baking spice notes. On the palate blueberry and dried cherry flavors with herb-like spices and citrus notes. Fine tannins, medium finish with vivid acidity ending with fruit character. Tasting Sample.
Simple wine with aromas of red berry fruits and some baking spice notes. On the palate blueberry and dried cherry flavors with herb-like spices and citrus notes. Fine tannins, medium finish with vivid acidity ending with fruit character. Tasting Sample.
Jul 11th, 2019
Was expecting more freshness and balance from Yarra Valley. I got overripe fruit. Mehhh.
Was expecting more freshness and balance from Yarra Valley. I got overripe fruit. Mehhh.
1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2014
Didn't love it, dark berry fruits, belies its 16 label with some colour age. Once the sulphur blew off it opened up a little more.
Didn't love it, dark berry fruits, belies its 16 label with some colour age. Once the sulphur blew off it opened up a little more.
May 8th, 2017
Innocent Bystander. Not easy to find affordable Yarra Valley PN, but this is a safe bet
Innocent Bystander. Not easy to find affordable Yarra Valley PN, but this is a safe bet
May 20th, 2015
Packed full of vibrant red fruits with medium acidity and fine tannins. One dimensional. Good enough but I'm looking for more...
Packed full of vibrant red fruits with medium acidity and fine tannins. One dimensional. Good enough but I'm looking for more...
Apr 16th, 2015
Nice notes, more stone fruit and heavier berry.
Nice notes, more stone fruit and heavier berry.
Oct 3rd, 2023Nice albeit a bit bland. Lingering aftertaste.
Maybe buy again?
Nice albeit a bit bland. Lingering aftertaste.
Maybe buy again?
May 27th, 2021
Med robijnrood, geurintensiteit med+, rijp rood fruit, kers, aardbeienskittle, kruidnagel, droog, hoog in zuren, alcohol 13,5%, afdronk 4sec, med body, med tannine, smaakintensiteit med
Med robijnrood, geurintensiteit med+, rijp rood fruit, kers, aardbeienskittle, kruidnagel, droog, hoog in zuren, alcohol 13,5%, afdronk 4sec, med body, med tannine, smaakintensiteit med
Apr 18th, 2021
An old favourite but not quite as stellar as I remember it from the 2015 vintage. Still good though. Blueberry and boysenberry. Sandalwood, some subtle oak and a feeling of dusty candystore. Good acidity and a couple of years can probably work miracles.
An old favourite but not quite as stellar as I remember it from the 2015 vintage. Still good though. Blueberry and boysenberry. Sandalwood, some subtle oak and a feeling of dusty candystore. Good acidity and a couple of years can probably work miracles.
Apr 15th, 2021
Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
