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OUR WINES
Innocent Bystander is born from an audacious spirit — the love child of a brewer-turned-winemaker with a natural curiosity and disregard for convention. Nestled in the Yarra Valley, we've got a simple mantra: make wines we love to drink and share, without the fuss and pretense. After all, seriousness is for suits and you don't see much of that where we come from. Instead, our winemakers show the duality of Innocent Bystander: one alchemist and one tinkering craftsman, each guilty in the crime of passion. Passion for creating bright, young, approachable wines that are best paired with people — from our flagship Pinot Noir to lip-smacking Moscato.
Meet the new kids on the block — bold, bright, and ready to cause a stir. Our latest wines have stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight, and they’re not here to behave. Curious? Thirsty? Excellent. Come play… it’s way more fun on the wild side.
EASY TIGER...
Big Shiraz energy, just... easier. Say hello to Easy As Shiraz - our fresh, juicy twist on the classic red. It’s got all the flavour you love, without the weight. Chillable, lighter in style, and made for afternoons that roll into evenings. No heavy tannins. No hard rules. Just a smooth, modern red that knows how to take it easy.
Smells of: Spicy Plums & Blackberry
Tastes like: Wild berries & smooth tannins
Goes with: Dark rooms, dark chocolate and dangerous ideas
TASSIE SAVVY!
This Sauvignon Blanc is bright, breezy and bursting with character. Crisp, lively and shaped by Tasmania’s pristine cool climate. Tropical guava and honeydew meet zesty citrus and herbaceous crunch. It’s refreshment with a little swagger — perfect for lofty goals or fish and chips by the sea.
Smells of: Passionfruit & Tomato Leaf
Tastes like: Tropical Fruits & Citrus
Goes with: Lofty goals & little pleasures
While we generally steer well clear of the navel-gazing snobbery of the wine world, with Mea Culpa we give over to passion. This is not a wine that claims perfection, but a wine that delivers an expression of site, vintage, and winemaking character. If indulging in your passion is a crime, then we are guilty as charged.
OOPS, WE DID IT AGAIN!
Mea Culpa is back, and this time it's got a brand new pair of shoes! Introducing the 2024 Mea Culpa Chardonnay. A single vineyard expression of Yarra Valley Chardonnay from one of family growers in Gruyere. If Chardonnay that tastes like feasting on a freshly picked basket of stone-fruit while still in the orchard and chasing them down with salted cashews and almonds is your jam, then you've found your new guilty pleasure.
A FINE BALANCE BETWEEN ELEGANCE & INTENSITY
A beautifully layered, complex, and fragrant expression of Pinot Noir from historic vineyards in the Yarra Valley. With wafts of blood-red roses, wild blackberry, and blueberries, accompanied by hints of cardamom, cinnamon, and cranberry, its mesmerizing garnet and ruby hues capture attention.
Limited by name and limited by nature.
This is what happens when we grant our winemaking duo free reign over a single vineyard, upper Yarra parcel of Pinot Noir. Bright, complex aromatic and utterly delicious with dark cherry and cranberry flavours. Best paired with people.
Refreshingly... refreshing
Meet the new Watermelon Spritz, a deliciously different sparkling wine. Bright, bubbly, and bursting with flavour, it’s the carefree companion you didn’t know you needed—blending sun-kissed watermelon with a zesty twist and just the right fizz.
Smells of: Watermelon, pink grapefruit, a dash of mint, and a salty sea breeze
Tastes like: Juicy watermelon, crisp lime, and a whisper of rosé
Goes with: Light salads, prosciutto and melon, or simply sipped poolside
LIKE A SPARKLING COMET ACROSS MY TASTEBUDS
Prosecco: incoming. Whether to start the evening or end the day, there’s nothing like a glass of tantalizing and vivacious sparkling to set the mood. With notes of delicate pear and citrus over soft bubbles and a fine, refreshing finish, there's no excuses necessary.
Smells of: Citrus, melon, lemon, almonds and honey
Tastes like: White peach, guava and lemon zest with a clean crisp finish
Goes with: Fresh seafood, ancient grain salad with beetroot and feta, or pasta Primavera
A FRESH FINISH THAT GOES FOR DAYS
Moscato has it, and it’s not afraid to flaunt it. Sweet juicy berries, generous bubbles, and a fresh finish that goes for days. It’s not easy to make a wine that looks and tastes this good, but this Moscato makes it look easy, and you can too.
Smells of: Fairy floss, blackcurrant, Turkish delight, and mandarin peel
Tastes like: Wild strawberry, violets & honeycomb with well-balanced sweetness
Goes with: Fresh summer berries and double cream, crêpes with lemon syrup and orange zest
LIKE THE GOLDILOCKS OF WHITE WINE
This Pinot Gris is a genuine people-pleaser. A zippy, citrus-driven French style that’s fresh, textural, harmonious and lingers just long enough. Not too heavy, not too light, it’s the Goldilocks of the whites.
Smells of: Fresh cut pears, snow peas shoots and lemon thyme
Tastes like: Lime flowers and miso. Crisp, bone dry and moreish with a lemon sorbet finish
Goes with: Beer battered whiting, fresh oysters, chargrilled vegies. Lofty goals and little pleasures
A rich & textural experience
This Naturally Innocent field blend is a chance to push the boundaries of white wine making. A complex and textural style that harnesses natural wine making techniques while keeping all the fun and drink-ability of Innocent Bystander.
Smells of: Fresh Melon & juicy lemon
Tastes like: Stone fruit, apricot, pineapple all wrapped in a savoury dry finish.
Goes With: Sun drenched picnics
LIKE THE QUEEN OF YARRA VALLEY
Yarra Valley Chardonnay is a queen among wines; sophisticated, serene and perfectly poised. A variety whose remarkable winemaking heritage combines with regional youth and vitality to deliver a rewarding, multi-faceted wine able to satisfy a thirst or take to the table.
Smells of: Smells like fresh pear, lemon, poached apple, florals and marzipan.
Tastes like: Crisp, fresh, and dry with a stonefruit core and pithy texture
Goes with: Paella del Mar, BBQ chicken, smoked salmon and brie frittata
LIKE THE JAMES BOND OF RED GRAPES
Nero is the new black. This stylish and salacious red is the James Bond of grapes. Smooth, dry, and perfectly poised to bring a hint of adventure and a dash of mystery to the table. Originally grown in the dry earth of Sicily, Nero is exceptionally well suited to the sun-drenched soils of northern Victoria.
Smells of: Vibrant red currants and loganberry with hints of clove and cumin
Tastes like: A richness of red berry fruits, sublte pepper spice notes with fine tannins
Goes with: Calabrese pizza, seared tuna with Sicilian olives, roasted stuffed mushrooms
LIKE A RIOT OF BRIGHT RED BERRIES
A hero variety for the Yarra Valley and our pride and joy. A Pinot that carefully balances cerebral intrigue and pure drinking pleasure. It’s like a riot of berries laid over a bed of fine silky tannin. Jump in, you’ll love it.
Smells of: Blueberry, boysenberry, cherry, and earthy dried spices
Tastes like: Plush red cherry with hints of cola, spice, and soft, silky tannins
Goes with: Mushroom pizza, pasta with duck ragu. Your best wine glass and the crackle of vinyl
LIKE A SWEET SPANISH SEDUCTION
Tempranillo (sounds like temp-ra-neo) is a juicy, earthy, medium bodied red made famous by the Spaniards. Bursting with vibrant red fruit smothered in dusty spice and perfect with all things chargrilled and wood-fired. This Iberian wonder wine could be your new favourite drop.
Smells of: Dark cherry, red berries and some earthy spice
Tastes like: Bright, juicy berries and cola jubes followed by dusty, savoury spice
Goes with: Paella con carne, char-grilled octopus, tapas and tortillas
LIKE A REBAL (WITH) A CAUSE
Yes, Syrah is Shiraz. But it's more Clooney than Diesel, more Portman than Robbie. Generous in fruit, restrained in oak and subtly perfumed, the cool hillsides of the Yarra Valley are perfect for making this intriguing style. Tantalizingly spicy and made to be savoured.
Smells of: White pepper, red currant and raspberry
Tastes like: Cherry compote, loganberry, spice and soft tannins
Goes with: braised beef cheek, spicy pork pizza, and hard cheeses
LIKE A FIERY TANGO BETWEEN TWO LOVERS
This unsuspecting blend of Shiraz and Cienna is ultra-smooth and sultry; packed with delicious red berries and hints of vanilla bean. The ultimate people pleaser, this smooth red boasts a medium body with plenty of balance and soft, silky tannins. It’s like a fiery tango between two passionate partners, that’ll leave you doing a little shimmy in your seat.
Smells of: Raspberries, blackcurrant, and pepper spice
Tastes like: Wild berry compote, sweet Hoisin, and smooth tannins
Goes with: Duck with spicy plum sauce, seafood paella, dark chocolate
We make the wines we love to drink and share. From Yarra Valley Syrah to our pink Moscato, we've got all tastebuds covered.
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