Innocent Bystander

Central Otago Pinot Noir

8.79 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Lyn Farmer

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, herbal notes, black tea, red plum, black cherry. A bit out of balance but a pleasant drink

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, herbal notes, black tea, red plum, black cherry. A bit out of balance but a pleasant drink

Mar 12th, 2020
Jaclyn McHugh

Drinkable, but won’t repurchase, especially in this price range. Tastes too sharp

Drinkable, but won’t repurchase, especially in this price range. Tastes too sharp

Dec 5th, 2020
Sam Li
8.4

Too much acidity

Too much acidity

May 10th, 2020
Dawn E.

For a sub $20 Pinot this is a must try! WS rating 92. Luscious Bing Cerry, dark berries, spice, tea leaves and lavender. Rated previously. Per my location and availability of wine....very grateful for Wine.com and their Stewardship membership!

For a sub $20 Pinot this is a must try! WS rating 92. Luscious Bing Cerry, dark berries, spice, tea leaves and lavender. Rated previously. Per my location and availability of wine....very grateful for Wine.com and their Stewardship membership!

Jan 8th, 2020
Dawn E.

I recently conducted an experiment...Wine.com 10% off of $99, an offering that does not present very often.

All wines needed to score 90 or above by Wine Spectator..except for the Burn Cottage PN all bottles were less than $20. My purchase... five bottles in total.

1). Burn Cottage Moonlight Race 2015. WS 91..
Most expensive $42.
2). Novellum Chardonnay 92 by JD..this was
Included to make the $99.
3). Innocent Bystander PN 2017. 92 by WS.
...will keep you posted on other two.

This wine is great for sub $20...blueberry...cherry..tea leaves.a soft herbal component and dried flowers or sage. This definitely beat the Burn Cottage in terms of complexity!

Record temperature set in Iowa today! 1° early am! WHAT!⛄🌨

I recently conducted an experiment...Wine.com 10% off of $99, an offering that does not present very often.

All wines needed to score 90 or above by Wine Spectator..except for the Burn Cottage PN all bottles were less than $20. My purchase... five bottles in total.

1). Burn Cottage Moonlight Race 2015. WS 91..
Most expensive $42.
2). Novellum Chardonnay 92 by JD..this was
Included to make the $99.
3). Innocent Bystander PN 2017. 92 by WS.
...will keep you posted on other two.

This wine is great for sub $20...blueberry...cherry..tea leaves.a soft herbal component and dried flowers or sage. This definitely beat the Burn Cottage in terms of complexity!

Record temperature set in Iowa today! 1° early am! WHAT!⛄🌨

Nov 12th, 2019
Adam Bryant

Adam had this 5 years ago

Adam had this 5 years ago

May 1st, 2020
Sam Li
8.5

Sam had this 3 years ago

Sam had this 3 years ago

Oct 24th, 2021
Jeanette Bangs

Jeanette had this 4 years ago

Jeanette had this 4 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2020
Robin Seuc

Robin had this 6 years ago

Robin had this 6 years ago

May 27th, 2019