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Innocent Bystander Shiraz Viognier 2006

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Winery:
Innocent Bystander
Varietal:
Syrah
Region:
Australia > Victoria
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2010
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User Tags:  nose, fruit, spices, big, pepper, finish - long, floral, try, bramble fruits, berry 


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What to Expect

Australia has certainly made Syrah its own, even bestowing it with a new name: Shiraz. In the warm, dry climate of Australia this noble grape, responsible for some of the grandest wines of France, produces an intense, unique expression that is distinctly Australian. The ripe grapes take on classic notes of black pepper and leather that add depth and complexity to the black cherry and plum fruits on the palate. Australian Shiraz has typically been aged in American Oak barrels which impart the wine with a distinct note of vanilla that can add to the impression of ripeness many of these wines have, but the time in barrel also allows the wines a chance to settle and reveal their rich, voluptuously styled mouthfeel.

Winemakers Notes

Not your blockbuster warm-climate Aussie Shiraz, this is a more elegant example reminiscent of a flower shop with cassis, blueberry, pink peppercorns andcoriander seeds. The palate is likewise restrained, offering sweet berry fruits and floral notes alongside anise spices and slightly meaty undertones. Very moreish.

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Snooth User: deconut
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The nose was scary - pepper pepper and more pepper - I prepared myself for a heavy wine with lots of alcohol. What I got was alot of alcohol but smooth as silk and fabulous - the way the nose opens is way to over powering but the taste is incredible - I love love love this wine - under $20 is amazing - more than worth buying and trying - excellent - I have another bottle and 2 2005's - cannot wait to have my wine friends try them - will again report!!


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Tons of pepper on the nose, however, one sip and you'll be in heaven - floating in immense fruit and spice. Highly recommended for under $20. Any wine lover will be truly surprised.


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91 pts Harvey Steiman, Wine Specator


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