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Monday, May 6, 2013

Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2011 イノセント バイスタンダー ピノノワール 2011

    • Name - Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir 2011/イノセント バイスタンダー ピノノワール 2011
    • Winery - Innocent Bystander
    • Wine Maker - Steve Flamsteed
    • Region - Yarra Valley VIC/ヤラバレー
    • Vineyard - Yarra Valley
    • Varetal - Pinot Noir
    • Vintage note - 60% of this wine was matured in stainless steel tanks to preserve fruit purity. The remaining 40% was matured in a mixture of new and used french oak barriques./60%はステンレスタンク、40%はフレンチオーク樽で熟成
    • Type - Red still
    • Tasting @home, 4 May 2013  ★★★★☆4
      1. Colour - light garnet
      2. Aromas - berry, rose
      3. Flavours - berry, herbal, acidity
      4. Body - light
      5. Tannins - chalky
      6. Finish - mid to long acid

    • Note - light berry and rose aroma, good balance btw acidity and spicy note, light body, a little thin/ バラの香り、果実味は弱めだが酸味と樽のニュアンスのバランスがよい。かなり軽いがタンニンが効いていて余韻は長い。チーズやナッツなどのおつまみと。シンプルな味付けのステーキなどの肉料理。
    • Cellaring - drink now
    • Price - AU$19
    • Retail - Dan Murphy's
    • Maker's Note - http://www.innocentbystander.com.au/wines/innocentbystander/2011-innocent-bystander-pinot-noir.html
    • Distributor's note
    • Vintage Cellars https://www.vintagecellars.com.au/vce2e/Product/5399268/Innocent-Bystander-Pinot-Noir-2011/
      Red and dark-cherry fragrance with a lick of spice; fine-boned with great delicacy and subtlety. Pure fruit flavour delivered with finesse. A lighter style with gentle structure for drinking young. Bargain of the week. Best now to five years.