2012 Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir Yarra Valley

Community Tasting Notes (14) Avg Score: 87.9 points

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  11/2/2016 - Krassens wrote: 87 Points

  Meh. Too watered down, lacking intensity in the fruit.

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  8/8/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine: 89 Points

  very nice complement to Pork Chops and Brown Rice

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  2/18/2016 - JimmyHaulinHogs Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Overall, it's an adequate Pinot with a M-O-R feel to it that is notably flat and lacking zestiness, with the exception of the bitterly tart elements in the aftertaste that, taken all together, leave it constantly in danger of becoming tiringly uninteresting if not for the exceptionally good level of tannin to give it some spark. Not much fun factor here – it's just going through the motions. Despite this, however, it is surprisingly sippable with a better-than-the-usual depth of flavour and the occasional [rare] flash of interesting notes and near ideal level of prominent tannin. There are so many other Pinots that lack a similar depth of flavour, so give this one some credit for that, bumping it from an 85 to an 88. It has a touch more sweetness than most other Pinots which also seems good and especially noticeable as the bottle unfolds.

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  7/12/2015 - Shiaxonna wrote: 87 Points

  Crystal clear ruby color. Powerful nose of classical pinot fruit slightly scented with biodynamic traits of dust, redcurrant and sour feet. Palate is cold and lovely succulent and full if sour apples and redcurrant. Lacks a bit in depth and complexity but has a lot of elegance. Better nose than palate, but the palate grows with air and paired with food. In this case italian style pizza with four cheeses. Very good! This producer has a lot going for them in the mid-expensive range.
  
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  4/28/2015 - Gruffalius wrote: 90 Points

  Light, fruity, smooth. Great for the price.

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